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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-h6vhtk-04e6ac

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has initiated the tender process for a service and maintenance contract for laboratory centrifuges, specifically Beckman systems. The industry category for this procurement is repair and maintenance services. The contract is set to commence on 10th April 2025 and will run until 9th April 2029, covering locations in Cambridgeshire. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procedure method, and the deadline for submission is 25th March 2025. Businesses can submit their responses electronically or in writing, with bids being opened on 26th March 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair to secure a substantial long-term contract. With a total estimated value of £400,000, companies experienced in servicing complex laboratory instruments, including software and training provisions, are well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises with a strong track record in preventive and comprehensive maintenance services will find this tender especially advantageous for expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Comprehensive service contract for all Beckman instruments and software listed in requirement 5.1 of the specification

Comprehensive service contract for all Beckman instruments and software listed in requirement 5.1 of the specification. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/825Q2SX2G6

Preventive maintenance as listed in requirement 5.2 of the specification

Preventive maintenance as listed in requirement 5.2 of the specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006779-2025 |
| 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 | 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006779-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/825Q2SX2G6
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./825Q2SX2G6

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