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UKRI-5919 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Servicing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 May 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process handled by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, focuses on the maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment at the British Geological Survey. The contract, entitled "UKRI-5919 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Servicing," falls under the services industry category, specifically laboratory services. It is directed towards the East region of England (UKH12) and the process has reached the Award stage. Notably, due to the direct procurement method without competition, the contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK LTD. The contractual period is from 11 March 2026 until 31 March 2027, having been signed on 10 March 2026, with a gross value of £126,041.98.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and servicing. Particularly, large-scale enterprises capable of providing comprehensive technical support and maintenance solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts in the future. Given the reliance on specialised services, companies with a strong track record in laboratory environments could leverage this kind of opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector, fostering long-term relationships with entities such as UKRI. This tender exemplifies how direct awards can streamline procurement processes for niche service sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5919 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Servicing

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment at the British Geological Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069716
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043658-2026
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

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
£105,034 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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