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title: "UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance"
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# UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1e4a471-f263-4e78-8b16-b2a2a5485875

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation is seeking bids for the "UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance" contract. This procurement focuses on the maintenance service for centrifuges, rotors, and ultracentrifuges (Beckman systems), including software support and training. This open procedure falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category (CPV: 50000000), with the service to be delivered in the East of England. The tender process is currently active and will close on 25th March 2025. The contract is expected to run from 10th April 2025 to 9th April 2029, with a budget estimate of GBP 400,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services, especially those with experience in dealing with complex scientific equipment like centrifuges. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, software solutions, and training for Beckman systems will find this contract particularly beneficial. This contract is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, but established firms within the relevant industry sector stand to gain growth opportunities by securing a long-term partnership with a prominent research organisation like UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

Centrifuges, Rotors, Ultracentrifuges (Beckman systems) Maintenance Service, including software and Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f885eb4a-2bb8-47df-80d7-462f630e27f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f885eb4a-2bb8-47df-80d7-462f630e27f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f885eb4a-2bb8-47df-80d7-462f630e27f7
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./825Q2SX2G6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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