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CSP25190 - QuantStudio PCR systems service contract

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Jul 2025 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "CSP25190 - QuantStudio PCR systems service contract" falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of precision equipment. The procurement was awarded on 18th July 2025, with the contract period ranging from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, and the process is categorised as below threshold without competition, due to technical reasons necessitating a particular supplier's involvement. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarded supplier being LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED in Paisley, UK.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance to engage with public sector projects and enhance their credibility within government contracts. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier without competition, businesses that can demonstrate unique technical capabilities or similar expertise may position themselves for future direct procurement opportunities. Companies within the precision repair sector, especially those capable of servicing advanced PCR systems like QuantStudio, should ensure their visibility to public authorities and foster relationships to better position themselves for similar procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25190 - QuantStudio PCR systems service contract

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Contract details notice for the supply of QuantStudio PCR systems service contract Period: 28.09.2025 to 27.09.2026 Asset numbers: 10499, 9691, 10310 and 11477 to UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05621b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041293-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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