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CSP26360 - Service contract for Research Instruments

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a service contract for research instruments, described under contract ID CSP26360, to Malvern Panalytical Ltd. This procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment" industry category. The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, facilitated the process, focusing on the delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract signed on 16 March 2026 and running from 17 March 2026 to 31 March 2027. This award leverages a direct procurement method, bypassing competition due to technical exclusivity, and is classified as below threshold without competition.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses proficient in providing research instrument services to collaborate with central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. Although the procurement was executed directly due to technical reasons, similar tenders serve large and technical companies that offer maintenance and repair services of precision equipment. Businesses within these domains can position themselves to tender for similar contracts to enhance their growth by attaining roles in publicly funded projects, thereby strengthening their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26360 - Service contract for Research Instruments

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. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Service contract for Research Instruments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067113
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026124-2026
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
£14,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

MALVERN PANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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