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24 Jul 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-6240 Te-Care Service contract for Tecan Evo Robots," covering the period from 2026 to 2029. This service contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment, servicing locations across the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a straightforward tendering process. This resulted in the award of the contract to Tecan UK Ltd. The process is currently at the award stage, with Tecan UK Ltd now actively working under the contract, which was signed on 24 July 2026 with a gross value of £97,177.39.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the maintenance and repair of medical and precision equipment. Businesses with a focus on providing specialised services for technology such as Tecan Evo Robots would find this tender particularly suitable. The contract, being awarded to a large enterprise, suggests that substantial resources and expertise are crucial factors for success in similar future opportunities. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the central government sector may also benefit from the insights gained through such processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6240 Te-Care Service contract for Tecan Evo Robots

Notice Description

Te-Care Service contract for Tecan Evo Robots for 3 years from 2026-2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070351-2026
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

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,981 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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

TECAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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