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title: "UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e3"
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published: "2025-03-05"
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# UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e3

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the repair and maintenance of Optical Tweezers under the title "UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service". This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services (CPV: 50000000) and is specifically for services related to Optical Tweezers in Inner London – West (UKI3). The procurement stage has been completed, with the award being finalised on 21 February 2025. The contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded to LUMICKS B.V. via a limited procurement method due to the proprietary nature of the service required.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in highly specific and technically demanding repair and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in maintaining comprehensive systems integrating microfluidics, optical tweezers, and fluorescence imaging would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The proprietary nature of the required services underscores the need for niche expertise, which can be a competitive advantage for businesses operating in technically advanced and specialized service sectors.

## 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/008095-2025 |
| 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 | 5 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 | £180,000 |

## 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

- 5 Mar 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008095-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931222181

## Provenance

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