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title: "GB-London: UKRI-4678 MRC LMS Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services"
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# GB-London: UKRI-4678 MRC LMS Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a59b039-7c58-40b2-b683-5fcbd0243562

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed a public procurement process for the maintenance and repair services of microscopes (UKRI-4678 MRC LMS Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services). The awarded contract, part of a call-off from the Framework Microscopes and Imaging Equipment LAB1028 AP, is valued at GBP 80,367.50. The services will be delivered in London, UK, with the contract period spanning from 3 March 2026 to 2 March 2031. The award was published on 13 February 2025, indicating the procurement is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with laboratory equipment. Large-scale firms like Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, which has been contracted for this tender, stand to benefit from engaging with well-funded governmental organisations such as UK Research & Innovation. Although this specific contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights a substantial market for businesses with the capacity to provide high-quality, long-term maintenance and repair services.

## Notice

Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data. This Purchase Order forms a Call-off Contract from the Framework Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing,Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085c3d8c-3265-4c02-b98f-18c47293bec7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,367 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,367 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085c3d8c-3265-4c02-b98f-18c47293bec7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085c3d8c-3265-4c02-b98f-18c47293bec7
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=925802232
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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