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CSP25500 - Quantstudio contract renewal

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Oct 2025 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process for the renewal of the Quantstudio contract, specifically for Quantstudio 7 Pros and Quantstudio 7 Flex. This direct procurement, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, concluding on 23rd October 2025. The procurement method was below the threshold without competition, indicating an absence of alternative suppliers. The contract with an active status, valued at £21,070 excluding VAT, runs from 28th December 2025 to 27th December 2026.

This contract, awarded to Life Technologies Limited, offers significant business opportunities by allowing them to deliver preventive maintenance services within the UK's scientific and research sector. Large-scale businesses specialising in technical equipment supply and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in laboratory and research environments, would find this tender suitable for leveraging their technical capabilities to meet UK Research and Innovation's specific requirements. Such contracts may enable suppliers to establish stronger links with central government bodies, enhancing their portfolio and competitive edge in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25500 - Quantstudio contract renewal

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, services or works required. Contract details notice for the supply of Quantsudio 7 Pro's + Quanatstudio 7 Flex contract renewal to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067869-2025
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

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 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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