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title: "UKRI-2895 LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (AKTA SYSTEMS) MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING SOFTWARE"
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published: "2023-03-23"
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# UKRI-2895 LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (AKTA SYSTEMS) MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING SOFTWARE

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b4b9

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking services for liquid chromatography (AKTA Systems) maintenance. The tender, titled "UKRI-2895 LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (AKTA SYSTEMS) MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING SOFTWARE," falls under the repair and maintenance services of precision equipment category. The procurement is at an active stage with a total contract value of £700,000. The contract involves two lots with differing specifications and deadlines, offering opportunities for businesses providing service contracts for AKTA instruments and software. The submission deadline is April 25, 2023, and the award is scheduled for April 26, 2023.

This public procurement opportunity by UK Research & Innovation presents potential growth avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision equipment repair and maintenance services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive service contracts for AKTA instruments and software listed in the tender's specifications would be well-suited to compete. The flexible contract period with renewal options provides stability and room for continuous growth for successful bidders. Interested businesses should consider the requirements outlined in the tender to maximise their chances of securing this valuable contract.

## Notice

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) requires a service contract for liquid chromatography(AKTA) equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 A full/comprehensive service contract for all AKTA instruments and software listed in requirement 5.1

The LMB requires a comprehensive service contract for AKTA instruments to also cover its control software. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5548R52455

Options: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years, total possible contract duration is 4 years (2+1+1).

Renewal: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years. The contract may be renewed at the end of the original term or at the end of the extended term.

Lot 2 A full/comprehensive/ best endeavour service contract for all AKTA instruments and software listed in ITT Appendix A - Specification - requirement 5.2

The LMB requires a comprehensive service contract for AKTA instruments to also cover its control software.

Options: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years. The contract may be renewed at the end of the original term or at the end of the extended term.

Renewal: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years. The contract may be renewed at the end of the original term or at the end of the extended term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008494-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | February 2025 at the earliest |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008494-2023
- 21 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008162-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5548R52455
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5DZFT879N4
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-precision-equipment./5548R52455
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-precision-equipment./5DZFT879N4
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-precision-equipment./5548R52455
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-precision-equipment./5DZFT879N4

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