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title: "UKRI-4777 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e987"
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published: "2025-03-04"
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# UKRI-4777 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e987

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has finalised a contract titled "UKRI-4777 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service" in the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This procurement process was specific to Inner London – West and reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 21st February 2025. The procurement, completed through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, was driven by technical reasons, acknowledging that only a specific supplier, LUMICKS B.V., could fulfill the requirements due to the proprietary nature of the equipment involved. The overall contract value was £150,660.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in niche, high-tech repair and maintenance services. Particularly, companies with expertise in maintaining complex scientific equipment, such as the Lumicks C-Trap systems, would be highly suited to participate. LUMICKS B.V., being the sole provider of these unique integration systems involving microfluidics, optical tweezers, and fluorescence imaging, was awarded the contract, highlighting a lucrative market for businesses with proprietary technologies and highly specialized service capabilities.

## Notice

Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

### Procurement Information

The Lumicks C-Trap systems feature a unique integration of microfluidics, optical tweezers, and fluorescence imaging capabilities, which facilitate seamless and efficient data collection. Given the proprietary nature of both the hardware and software, no other suppliers can provide equivalent service contracts or support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007933-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,660 |

## 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 | TLI3 Inner London - West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUMICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007933-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931195868

## Provenance

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