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CSP26746 - PM Service Agreement

UK Research and Innovation

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06 Aug 2026 at 14:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured a preventive maintenance service agreement for an Inca 2500 instrument, identified as 29268907-MH02032. The requirement covers maintenance services for specialist scientific research equipment, supporting the continued operation of the instrument used by UKRI. The service is categorised as preventive maintenance services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, for UKRI’s research operations. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement as UKRI’s shared service provider. This opportunity is relevant to businesses that maintain, service or support Inca 2500 equipment and can provide specialist maintenance directly to a central government research organisation.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold direct award without competition. UKRI concluded that there were no reasonable alternatives to the required goods, services or works. Molecular Devices (UK) Limited was awarded the single lot for £10,482 excluding VAT, or £12,578.40 including VAT. The contract was signed on 5 August 2026 and runs from 6 August 2026 to 31 December 2026. The award is active and the contract is active. Evaluation was not competitive because the requirement was placed directly with the selected supplier. This outcome indicates a short-term service agreement for a specific Inca 2500 instrument.

For a competing supplier, the commercial relevance lies in the buyer’s need to keep specialist research equipment operational through manufacturer-level or otherwise demonstrably suitable preventive maintenance. A credible provider would need practical capability with Molecular Devices Inca 2500 systems, the technical knowledge to maintain this particular instrument, and the ability to support UKRI’s research environment reliably. The procurement also shows that this buyer purchases focused equipment-maintenance services through a direct, below-threshold route where it considers alternatives unavailable. Businesses with an established relationship to the equipment, strong evidence of technical compatibility, responsive service delivery and experience supporting public-sector or scientific laboratories would be best placed when assessing similar requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26746 - PM Service Agreement

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Contract details notice for the supply of PM Service Agreement Inca 2500 - 29268907-MH02032 to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074832-2026
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

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,482 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

MOLECULAR DEVICES (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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