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title: "Renewal of Servicing and Maintenance of AKTA Machines at LMB"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a5"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-19"
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# Renewal of Servicing and Maintenance of AKTA Machines at LMB

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a5

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of servicing and maintenance of AKTA machines at the Lab. This tender falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and was classified under CPV code 38000000. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 13th January 2021, and the associated delivery location is in Cambridgeshire. The contract value is approximately £423,944.88.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory services, particularly those experienced in servicing and maintaining high-precision scientific equipment. Companies that have capabilities in research laboratory services and are equipped to handle repair and overhaul tasks would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on technical expertise indicates that suppliers with exclusive rights or specialized knowledge in this field are likely to have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Servicing and maintenance of Laboratory (AKTA) equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Full Servicing and Maintenance of Laboratory (AKTA) Machines incl. software

### Procurement Information

1. Competition is absent for technical reasons, and 2. The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Reg. 32, (2) b

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008244-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £423,944 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008244-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=587240958

## Provenance

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