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title: "GB-Cambridgeshire: UKRI-4499 MRC LMB C-Trap Edge Optical Tweezers service contract"
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# GB-Cambridgeshire: UKRI-4499 MRC LMB C-Trap Edge Optical Tweezers service contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f2a9f86-c1e7-44be-9c3b-8baa70d4843a

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-4499 MRC LMB C-Trap Edge Optical Tweezers service contract" in the Repair and maintenance services category. This contract pertains to the maintenance and repair of C-Trap Edge Optical Tweezers, and it is valued at £114,750. The contracting authority is based in Swindon, UK, with the service to be provided in the East of England. The procurement process is complete and was concluded on 5th December 2024. The contract will commence on 11th February 2025 and run until 10th February 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for providers of specialised repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in scientific equipment. Large enterprises capable of delivering reliable maintenance services for sophisticated optical tweezers equipment would be highly suitable for such a contract. The awarded supplier, Lumicks B.V., a large-scale company from Amsterdam, demonstrates the calibre and scale of business well-suited for this contract type.

## Notice

Maintenance and repair service for C-Trap Edge Optical Tweezers 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf095e1d-5a34-4286-b3b5-b72a6fa85336 |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,750 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUMICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf095e1d-5a34-4286-b3b5-b72a6fa85336

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf095e1d-5a34-4286-b3b5-b72a6fa85336
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=907961941
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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