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CSP25368 - Service contract for HPLC system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, as the buying organisation, which has recently awarded a service contract for an HPLC system. The procurement falls under the industry category of system maintenance services and was conducted in the United Kingdom with no competitive tendering due to technical justifications. This was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also located in Swindon, acting as the procuring entity. The contract was signed on 16th September 2025, and it is scheduled to run from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2026. The awarding stage of this procurement has been completed, and the contract status is active, with a gross value of £14,431.40.

This tender offers specialised opportunities for businesses involved in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems and maintenance services. Given the direct award nature of this contract, companies like WATERS LIMITED, the awarded supplier, that have unique technical capabilities in this niche sector, may find such procurement processes favourable. Large-scale businesses with expertise in specialised analytical instrumentation and system maintenance services are well-suited to benefit from opportunities in similar contracts within the public sector, specifically catering to institutions like UKRI that require precise technical solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25368 - Service contract for HPLC system

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 services or works required. Award notice for the supply of Service contract for HPLC system to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057023-2025
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

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,026 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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