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CSP26226 - Support Plan for Laboratory Equipment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has overseen a procurement process titled "CSP26226 - Support Plan for Laboratory Equipment," situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. Falling under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, this contracting process has reached its award stage, having commenced on 18 February 2026 and the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method involved a direct approach, without competition, owing to technical reasons allowing for only one suitable supplier, Thermo Fisher Scientific. The total contract value amounts to £18,110.57 gross.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for enterprises skilled in providing high-tech laboratory support services. Large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance, would be well-suited for such contracts. Although the procurement was direct due to a lack of competition in this field, future businesses may find development potential in expanding technological expertise and building capabilities that meet unique technical demands, potentially increasing feasibility for competitive bidding in similar government procurement contracts. UK Shared Business Services Ltd has facilitated the process as the procuring entity, bolstering collaborative governance for consistent procurement practices.

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Notice Title

CSP26226 - Support Plan for Laboratory Equipment

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 required. UKRI had a requirement for a Support Plan for Laboratory Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016073-2026
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
Large

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
£15,092 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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