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title: "UKRI-4194 Warranty extension for laser systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0488fc"
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# UKRI-4194 Warranty extension for laser systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0488fc

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for the extension of warranties on laser systems integrated into various pieces of equipment. The procurement, identified as UKRI-4194, falls within the services category with a CPV classification of repair and maintenance services of precision equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £168,121.10, covers delivery to Cambridgeshire. The process followed was a limited procurement method, justified based on the technical necessity and absence of competition, with the contract awarded on 20th July 2024.

This opportunity signifies potential growth for businesses specialising in advanced repair and maintenance services of precision laser systems. The contract was awarded to Newport Spectra-Physics Limited, highlighting the high level of specialisation required. Companies capable of delivering niche technical services, particularly in sectors requiring precise equipment maintenance, would find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their business operations and portfolio. The exclusive technical rationale underscores the importance of having unique capabilities and specialised knowledge in securing such contracts.

## Notice

Warranty extension for laser systems as incorporated into various pieces of equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Warranty extension for laser systems as incorporated into various pieces of equipment. 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/

### Procurement Information

This contract is for an extended warranty for existing laser systems and the original equipment manufacturer is the only provider authorised to and technically capable of meeting our requirements, therefore an award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025057-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,121 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025057-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newport.com
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=881075972
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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