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CSP25652 - AKTA upgrade

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Dec 2025 at 15:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "CSP25652 - AKTA upgrade" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was direct, executed without competition due to technical reasons. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract starting on 8th December 2025 and concluding by 11th December 2025. The contract's value is £22,750.95 GBP (net value).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in technical equipment services and upgrades, to explore similar contracts with public sector entities like UKRI. Companies with capabilities in delivering specialised technical maintenance services, like Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd, the supplier for this contract, are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Engaging with tenders from central government authorities can aid business growth by expanding client portfolios and enhancing visibility within the industry. While this specific contract was awarded without competition, staying informed about upcoming procurements can prepare businesses to participate in future competitive tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25652 - AKTA upgrade

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. Brief Description of Requirement: - AKTA upgrade

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080716-2025
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

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 30 days
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

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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