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title: "UKRI-4874 Service Contract for Fusion Fib Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050300"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-04-15"
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# UKRI-4874 Service Contract for Fusion Fib Instrument

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050300

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for a service contract titled "UKRI-4874 Service Contract for Fusion Fib Instrument" in the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This procurement relates to the region of Swindon, UK (SN2 1FL), and is currently at the Award stage, having completed the contract on April 15, 2025. This tender includes a three-year service contract for the Fusion Fib instrument with Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, providing two preventative maintenance visits per year and a 48-hour on-site response time for emergency repairs.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, particularly those with expertise in scientific instruments. The procurement method used was direct below threshold without competition, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to secure government contracts with limited competition. Large enterprises, such as Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, are well-suited to meet the stringent requirements and deadlines of such service contracts, but smaller firms with relevant qualifications could also find similar opportunities in future tenders. This contract represents a stable and recurring revenue stream, fostering business growth and potential long-term partnerships with UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

UKRI MRC has appointed a supplier to provide a service contract for its Fusion Fib instrument for a period of 3 years. The agreement includes two preventative maintenance visits per year and a 48 hour on-site response time for emergency repairs. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941162451

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015150-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,126 |

## 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 | BECTON DICKINSON |

## 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/015150-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015150-2025
  15th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941162451
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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