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CSP26270 - Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, situated at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "CSP26270 - Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years," falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded as of 27th February 2026. The contract period extends from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2028. The procurement method was direct due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, involving a below-threshold process without competition. Delivery of services is expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment services, particularly those capable of providing maintenance and repair for medical and specialised equipment. Formulatrix Europe Ltd., based in Cork, Ireland, has been designated as the supplier, indicating its expertise and capacity as a large-scale provider. Companies with similar proficiency in technical services may find such procurement processes beneficial for expansion, though they must meet specific technical qualifications that limit competition within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26270 - Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years

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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018348-2026
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

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
£21,132 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
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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

FORMULATRIX EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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