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30 Jun 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK, has concluded a procurement process titled "CSP26638 - Decommissioning cytometry instruments". The process falls under the services industry category, specifically decommissioning services, and was executed without a competitive tender due to technical reasons, involving BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED as the supplier. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, thus proceeding without competition. The contract commenced on 29th June 2026 and concludes on 30th October 2026, with the contract being formally signed on 28th June 2026.

This decommissioning contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in relocation or decommissioning services, particularly those that can handle complex equipment transfers like cytometry instruments. Although this specific contract was directly awarded, similar future opportunities may arise for businesses with strong technical capabilities and experience in the logistics and relocation sector. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in handling sensitive scientific equipment and offer competitive service packages could potentially secure similar contracts to drive growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

CSP26638 - Decommissioning cytometry instruments

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. Contract details notice for the supply of Call-out charge BD Instrument Relocations from LMS building to ICTEM including Labour /Travel Flow and TSL logistics to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c03e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061292-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,205 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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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

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

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