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UKRI-5989 MRC LMB Incucyte repair and maintenance service

UK Research & Innovation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jun 2026 at 12:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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07 Apr 2026 at 16:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 Apr 2026 at 16:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has entered the award stage for the contract titled "UKRI-5989 MRC LMB Incucyte repair and maintenance service," concluded with Sartorius UK Limited. The contract, governed by UKPGA 2023/54, pertains to the repair and maintenance services in the scientific laboratory equipment industry, specifically for UKRI MRC LMB. The procurement process is a direct award due to the specialised nature of the equipment that only Sartorius UK Limited can maintain, with the contract valued at £125,457.15, set to span from 1st March 2026 to 30th April 2028. The services are to be delivered within the UK, focusing on the Cambridge region (UKH12). The current procurement stage is complete, with key announcement dates being 2nd June 2026.

This contract offers essential maintenance services, ensuring continuous operation and data integrity for specialised laboratory equipment, which is critical in the bioscience research field. A direct award was necessary due to technical reasons, implying a unique opportunity for large-scale suppliers with specific expertise in laboratory equipment to engage in meaningful partnerships. Suppliers with extensive experience in similar technical industries may see growth prospects by establishing or strengthening collaboration with public authorities, thereby expanding their presence and capability in the high-demand sector of scientific research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5989 MRC LMB Incucyte repair and maintenance service

Notice Description

UKRI MRC LMB maintenance and repair service for laboratory scientific data system.

Procurement Information

The requirement is for repair and maintenance servicing of specialised laboratory equipment which can only be maintained by Sartorius UK Limited and therefore competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051840-2026
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
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
£125,457 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£125,457 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
Postcode Area
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

Sartorius UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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