---
title: "UKRI-4796 Preventative maintenance agreement for ViiA 7's, Quantstudio 7 Flex and StepOne Plus instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0502ff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-04-15"
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# UKRI-4796 Preventative maintenance agreement for ViiA 7's, Quantstudio 7 Flex and StepOne Plus instruments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0502ff

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the preventative maintenance of ViiA 7's, Quantstudio 7 Flex, and StepOne Plus instruments. The procurement falls under the services category and is designated for the repair and maintenance industry. The location of the agreement is primarily in Swindon, United Kingdom, with delivery addressed in the UKH12 region. This contract, awarded on 18th March 2025, commences on 22nd June 2025 and concludes on 21st June 2028. The procurement stage is complete, indicating that the tender and award processes have already been finalised.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in instrument maintenance and repair services. Given the direct procurement method without competition, it may be particularly attractive to larger entities capable of offering comprehensive maintenance service agreements. Life Technologies Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Paisley, United Kingdom, has been selected to fulfil this contract, highlighting the potential for suppliers with significant operational capabilities and established service teams. Businesses in the repair and maintenance sector looking to expand their client base with high-profile organisations like UKRI could see substantial benefits from engaging in such contracts.

## Notice

UKRI MRC has appointed a supplier to provide a full preventative maintenance agreement for its ViiA 7's, Quantstudio 7 Flex and StepOne Plus instruments for a period of 3 years. The agreement includes full breakdown cover including parts and labour for repairs. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=932971026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015148-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,055 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015148-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015148-2025
  15th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=932971026
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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