---
title: "GSS25298 - Service Contract ICS-6000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05029c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# GSS25298 - Service Contract ICS-6000

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05029c

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded a service contract, titled "GSS25298 - Service Contract ICS-6000", to Thermo Fisher Scientific. This procurement, falling under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, was concluded without competition due to unique technical requirements. Located in Swindon, the procuring entity responsible was the UK Shared Business Services Ltd, while Thermo Fisher Scientific, based in Hemel Hempstead, will fulfil the contract. The contract was signed on 8th April 2025 and is active from 9th April 2025 to 8th May 2025, with a total value of £12,535.69 GBP including VAT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical repair and maintenance services to showcase their capabilities and possibly establish or strengthen their relationship with significant public sector entities such as UKRI. Companies with expertise in providing specialised service contracts and those capable of addressing unique technical requirements would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold of comprehensive competition, indicating that tailored, niche service providers have a unique chance for business growth in this market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Service Contract to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014999-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 8 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,446 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014999-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014999-2025
  14th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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