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UKRI-5598 MRC Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:39

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08 Jan 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the maintenance of specialised laboratory equipment under the title "UKRI-5598 MRC Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Equipment". The contract was awarded through a direct award procurement method, due to the technical requirement that the servicing be performed by Tecniplast UK Ltd, the only suitable service provider. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of precision equipment and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting delivery to the UKH12 region. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period set to begin on 2nd February 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2030. The total contract value is £234,320, with a gross amount of £281,184 including VAT. A significant milestone includes the standstill period ending on 28th January 2026.

This procurement presents a business growth opportunity specifically tailored to companies with expertise in maintaining specialised laboratory equipment, such as those in the precision repair sector. While the competition was limited due to the specific requirements for servicing, businesses similar in scale and capabilities to Tecniplast UK Ltd, an SME, could potentially explore future opportunities in this niche area. Companies in the public service maintenance sector, particularly those with a focus on technical services and direct service provision to government bodies, may consider enhancing their capabilities to meet unique technical requirements in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can position a business as a key service provider within this specialised industry, fostering potential long-term relationships with central government authorities like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5598 MRC Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

UKRI MRC have selected a supplier to provide maintenance services for research laboratory equipment.

Procurement Information

The requirement is for servicing and maintenance of specialised laboratory equipment which can only be maintained by Tecniplast and therefore competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06023d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£234,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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
2
Supplier Names

TECHNIPLAST

TECNIPLAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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