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CSP26852 - Relocation of Sequencer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Sep 2026 at 09:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured specialist services for the relocation of a sequencer and its preventive maintenance. The requirement covers moving the instrument and carrying out planned maintenance to keep it operating reliably. It is a laboratory and scientific equipment support service, with the maintenance element classified under CPV 50324200. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. UK Research and Innovation is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement. The service is relevant to suppliers with direct capability in relocating, commissioning and maintaining sequencing or comparable laboratory instruments, particularly where equipment condition, continuity of operation and manufacturer-specific technical knowledge are important. The requirement concerns a single completed lot and a defined service package rather than a broad supply of laboratory equipment.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. UK Research and Innovation used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, because the buyer stated that only one supplier could provide the goods or services for technical reasons. The contract was signed on 14 September 2026 and runs from 15 September to 14 December 2026. Its value is £11,477.45 excluding VAT, or £13,772.94 including VAT. Illumina Cambridge Limited was selected as the supplier for the single lot. The tender and lot are recorded as complete, while the award and contract are active. The stated basis was the technical requirement for a particular supplier, rather than a competitive price-and-quality evaluation. This is a contract details outcome, not an invitation to tender.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award shows UK Research and Innovation buys tightly specialised support for high-value scientific instruments, combining physical relocation with preventive maintenance. A credible competitor would need practical experience moving sensitive laboratory equipment, planning and carrying out maintenance, managing installation or recommissioning risks, and protecting the continuity and performance of sequencing operations. Manufacturer or authorised-service expertise would be particularly relevant where technical compatibility and access to proprietary knowledge determine who can perform the work. Suppliers would also need sufficient engineering capacity to complete a short, defined intervention and the technical documentation, procedures and personnel needed to handle specialist instruments safely. The direct award rationale indicates that demonstrable equipment-specific capability and technical exclusivity can be decisive when this buyer sources comparable requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26852 - Relocation of Sequencer

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 services of Instrument Relocation and Preventive Maintenance to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fabf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087589-2026
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

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,477 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 14 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 & 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

Illumina Cambridge Ltd.

Further Information

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