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UKRI-5988 MRC LMB Scientific Data System - Maintenance and Repair Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Apr 2026 at 08:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Apr 2026 at 07:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation involves the direct award of the contract titled "UKRI-5988 MRC LMB Scientific Data System – Maintenance and Repair Services," aimed at providing maintenance and repair services for a specialised laboratory scientific data system. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, specifically targeting laboratory systems, and is located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 20th April 2026, with an active period from 21st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The direct award was made to Kazmos GmbH due to their expertise in maintaining the specialised system, thereby ruling out competition for technical reasons, and is covered by the GPA regulations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment. The procurement process favours SMEs due to the direct award method, with Kazmos GmbH being an SME currently serving as the chosen supplier. Although competition is absent in this instance, similar opportunities could be advantageous for SMEs with unique technical capabilities. Businesses capable of developing specialised services that address technical necessities could potentially leverage future similar procurement processes to enhance their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5988 MRC LMB Scientific Data System - Maintenance and Repair Services

Notice Description

UKRI MRC Has selected a supplier to provide maintenance and repair service for laboratory scientific data system.

Procurement Information

The requirement is for repair and maintenance servicing of specialised laboratory system which can only be maintained by Kazmos GmbH and therefore competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037943-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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 & INNOVATION
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

KAZMOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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