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CSP26769 - Service contract for Cytoflex protective full cover for the period 01.09.26-31.08.27

UK Research and Innovation

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12 Aug 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation engaged UK Shared Business Services Ltd as its shared service provider to arrange a service contract for CytoFLEX protective full cover. The requirement is a specialist repair and maintenance service for CytoFLEX equipment, providing full protective service coverage rather than a purchase of new equipment. The service falls within the repair and maintenance services category and is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom. UK Research and Innovation is the public-sector buyer, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement process. This is a single-service requirement focused on maintaining and protecting an identified CytoFLEX system or equipment estate.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a below-threshold direct award without competition because the buyer considered that competition was absent for technical reasons and only one supplier could provide the required service. Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited was awarded the contract, which was signed on 10 August 2026. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £15,708.49 excluding VAT, or £18,850.19 including VAT. The contract is active and the award relates to one lot. The published procurement records do not set out a comparative evaluation because this was a technically justified direct award.

This award indicates demand from UK Research and Innovation for manufacturer-specific or technically specialist support for CytoFLEX equipment. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in CytoFLEX systems, the ability to provide comprehensive protective cover, and the technical capability to carry out repair and maintenance work reliably across the United Kingdom. Experience supporting comparable laboratory or scientific instrumentation would strengthen a supplier’s position, particularly where continuity of service and equipment protection are important. The buyer’s use of a direct award on technical grounds also shows that specialist product knowledge, proprietary capability or recognised access to the relevant equipment and parts may be decisive when this type of requirement is considered again.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26769 - Service contract for Cytoflex protective full cover for the period 01.09.26-31.08.27

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. Brief Description of Requirement: Service contract for Cytoflex protective full cover for the period 01.09.26-31.08.27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076617-2026
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
£15,708 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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