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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-4648 Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-4648 Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8855a9ab-1094-4b3c-a0c6-8a6f1a5d9dd7

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "GB-Harwell: UKRI-4648 Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine." The contract falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the award being published on 13th February 2025, and the contract period commencing on 5th March 2025 and ending on 4th March 2026. The total contract value is £34,430 GBP.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and servicing of technical and scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in robotics and PCR machines. Although the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with the required expertise and experience, such as Life Technologies Ltd, which has secured this contract, would find this tender beneficial for business growth in the scientific research sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a reliable partnership with a leading research organisation.

## Notice

Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine 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/9f6b9210-21dc-4f77-adcb-308a06fada0a |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,430 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,430 |
| 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 AND 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b9210-21dc-4f77-adcb-308a06fada0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b9210-21dc-4f77-adcb-308a06fada0a
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=925649428
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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