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CSP26630 - Service contract

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Jun 2026 at 09:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "CSP26630 - Service contract," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This process was completed as of 25 June 2026, with the award given on 23 June 2026. It was a direct procurement method without competition due to a lack of viable alternatives to meet the technical requirements. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is set to run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.

This contract provides growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses specializing in technical maintenance and repair services, given the procurement’s specificity and technical requirements. MERCK LIFE SCIENCE UK LIMITED was awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for businesses with significant operational capacity and expertise in service provision to secure such tenders without competition. Businesses capable of providing niche, high-quality services to central government entities may find similar future opportunities advantageous for expanding their government contract portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26630 - Service contract

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 service / maintenance contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059731-2026
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
£11,634 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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