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UKRI-5544 Support Package for Proteox MX System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is the buying organisation behind the procurement process titled "UKRI-5544 Support Package for Proteox MX System". This tender, within the services industry category, involves the provision of an extended warranty for equipment at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The contract is awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition, signifying that the procurement procedure is complete. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, and covers a period from 12th February 2026 to 29th February 2028, marking its current active status as of the latest update on 12th February 2026.

This procurement provides opportunities for suppliers in the repair and maintenance services category, highlighting prospects for business growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Oxford Nanoscience Ltd, the awarded supplier trading as Quantum Design Oxford. Companies specialising in extended warranties and technical support for scientific equipment may find similar tenders appealing, especially those located within or able to service the UKJ14 region. This contract underlines the potential for central government contracts to foster business development in niche industry sectors through strategic partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5544 Support Package for Proteox MX System

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, has a requirement for an extended warranty for equipment at STFC (purchased under contract UKRI-3028)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013010-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OXFORD NANOSCIENCE LTD T/A QUANTUM DESIGN OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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