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title: "UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be5fc4f6-3d47-4ad0-8b34-c179d914720a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for the "UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service" project, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category. The procurement reached the award stage on 21st February 2025, with the awarded contract being published on 5th March 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2025 and conclude on 1st February 2028. The contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded through a procurement method labelled as "Other -", indicating non-standard procurement processes were utilised.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in optical instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities of this nature, as demonstrated by the eligibility criteria. The award of this contract to LUMICKS B.V., a large-scale supplier, indicates a significant engagement and potential for similar future contracts, encouraging growth and expansion within the sector.

## Notice

Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a7cad4-46fd-484a-acc3-cdb82ff989c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | LUMICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a7cad4-46fd-484a-acc3-cdb82ff989c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a7cad4-46fd-484a-acc3-cdb82ff989c1
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=931222181
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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