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UKRI-5989 MRC LMB Incucyte repair and maintenance service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 Apr 2026 at 15:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, has recently completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5989 MRC LMB Incucyte repair and maintenance service." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically under repair and maintenance services. The procurement was conducted via direct award due to the specialised nature of laboratory equipment requiring exclusive maintenance by Sartorius UK Limited, eliminating competitive alternatives. The associated contract period is set from 21st April 2026 to 30th April 2028, targeting delivery in the Eastern region of England (UKH12). The award notice was published on 7th April 2026, with the standstill period ending on 16th April 2026, ensuring transparency and compliance in the contracting process.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of servicing complex laboratory systems. Large enterprises with the expertise to meet such technical demands are well-positioned to compete in similar direct award processes where the absence of competition due to specific technical reasons can be a decisive factor. Engagement with such procurement opportunities can enhance an organisation's standing in the niche market of laboratory equipment maintenance, fostering potential future contracts in both public and private sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5989 MRC LMB Incucyte repair and maintenance service

Notice Description

UKRI MRC LMB 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 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/031613-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SARTORIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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