CSP26631 - Service contract for aurora laser

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Jun 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, pertains to a service contract for the Aurora laser. The contract, identified as CSP26631, is categorised under repair and maintenance services within the public authority sector for central government. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, this process, initiated on 22nd June 2026, has reached the contract award stage and is due to start on 31st July 2026, concluding on 30th July 2027. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD was awarded the contract. The total contract value amounts to £16,452, with a gross total of £19,742.40.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in technical repair and maintenance services, making it ideal for suppliers familiar with sophisticated laser technologies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in providing bespoke technical solutions, such as CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD, could benefit greatly from similar tenders, especially where unique capabilities match specific procurement needs. With the central government entity's involvement and the focus on highly specialised services, prospective suppliers with proven expertise in the field stand a strong chance of securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

CSP26631 - Service contract for aurora laser

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for Aurora laser service contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058549-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,452 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CYTEK BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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