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title: "UKRI-4890 Maintenance Contract for Centrifuges"
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# UKRI-4890 Maintenance Contract for Centrifuges

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504bc

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has successfully concluded the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "UKRI-4890 Maintenance Contract for Centrifuges." This process, which falls under the services category, involved the selection of Beckman Coulter UK Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £314,060.60 gross, pertains to the comprehensive maintenance of centrifuges and rotors over a three-year period, starting from 12 May 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to a lack of suitable tenders. UKRI, a public authority based in Swindon, managed this process, ensuring a strategic location within the UK for delivery and execution. The procurement was conducted in accordance with the legal framework provided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023 and covered under international trade agreements such as GPA and CPTPP.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for the selected supplier, Beckman Coulter UK Ltd, enabling them to not only strengthen their market presence in the maintenance services sector but also to build a long-term relationship with a prominent research organization. Large-scale enterprises with an established presence in repair and maintenance services, especially those specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The guaranteed 48-hour on-site response time requirement highlights opportunities for businesses that can offer swift and reliable service delivery while adhering to strict operational standards and timelines.

## Notice

UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a full comprehensive maintenance contract for its centrifuges and rotors for a period of 3 years. The agreement includes three preventative maintenance visits per year, OEM repair parts as required, labour costs and a guaranteed 48 hour on-site response time in case of breakdown. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951604713

### Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded directly to a supplier that is not an excluded supplier by virtue of section 43 of the PA 2023 (switching to direct award) as no suitable tenders were received for the requirement as set out in the tender notice and therefore an award under section 19 of that Act is not possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 11 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,447 |
| Contracts value | £261,717 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2025
- 22 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016196-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015868-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016196-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015868-2025
  17th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951604713
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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