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UKRI-5101 MRC LMB Renewal of Nikon iSim TIRF microscopes

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Jul 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, titled "UKRI-5101 MRC LMB Renewal of Nikon iSim TIRF microscopes," falls under the services category, specifically targeting the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. Located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement has progressed to the award stage with a contract period starting on 29th October 2025 and ending on 28th October 2026. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, described as "below threshold - limited competition," which suggests a more streamlined and restricted tendering process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services, particularly those familiar with Nikon products. The awarded supplier, Nikon UK, underscores the expectation for firms to leverage brand-specific expertise and technical proficiency. Large-scale enterprises with a background in handling high-precision instruments would find this contract beneficial for their growth, given the system's technicality and the project's government-related prestige. Such businesses would gain from associating with a leading public authority like UKRI, enhancing their portfolio and accessing future government contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5101 MRC LMB Renewal of Nikon iSim TIRF microscopes

Notice Description

UKRI requires a services contract for two Nikon TIRF microscopes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042047-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Adam Rodgers
Contact Email
adam.rodgers@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07593602434

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE

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