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UKRI-6025 Service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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19 May 2026 at 19:19

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "UKRI-6025 Service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine." The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services and takes place in the United Kingdom. The award stage was reached on 19th May 2026, and the contract will be active from 12th November 2026 to 11th November 2029. The procurement method used was a 'direct' approach, classified as below threshold without competition, culminating in an agreement valued at £42,363.91 excluding VAT.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and repair services to engage in significant service contracts with government bodies. Large businesses, similar to Qiagen Ltd, the awarded supplier, will find such contracts advantageous, offering potential for growth in public sector partnerships. The nature of the contract involving high-specification electrophoresis and PCR machines suggests that firms with a proven track record in managing and servicing complex laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6025 Service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide a service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045951-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,363 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2029 3-4 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

QIAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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