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Maintenance & Service Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for a Maintenance & Service Agreement focused on laboratory services. The buying organisation is a sub-central government public authority located at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, United Kingdom. This agreement covers the ImageStream MKII maintenance for three consecutive years, beginning on 1st November 2024 and concluding on 31st October 2027. The contract, awarded to CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD, is active from 14th May 2025 to 13th May 2026, involving services valued at £107,581.32 GBP. The procurement falls under the services category, and the process was conducted below the threshold using an unknown method.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing laboratory services and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in specialised scientific equipment servicing will find this contract advantageous given its duration and scope within the UK region. Being awarded to CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD, this contract exemplifies opportunities for SMEs to leverage their technical expertise and service efficiency to secure significant collaborations with public sector authorities like the University of Exeter, promoting their growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

Maintenance & Service Agreement

Notice Description

ImageStream MKII Complete Maintenance and Service Agreement (Instrument Serial Number: ISX660) for three consecutive years billed annually. As per contract UOE/2024/103/MB, starts 1st of November 2024 ends 31stOctober 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028006-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,581 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYTEK BIOSCIENCES

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