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title: "UKRI-4912 Specialist Watering System Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05063a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKRI-4912 Specialist Watering System Service Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05063a

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the sub-central government, has awarded a contract for a "Specialist Watering System Service Contract" to Avidity Science Ltd. This contract, identified as UKRI-4912, pertains to the industry category of repair and maintenance services and covers a location in the United Kingdom region of UKH12. The contract involves a direct procurement method due to the unique supply capabilities of Avidity Science Ltd, following their acquisition of Edstrom. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 8th May 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2030, and a signing date on 7th May 2025. The value of the contract is £143,515 with a gross total of £172,218.

This direct award presents significant opportunities for growth in service provision, particularly for large businesses capable of supplying OEM parts and specialised software. The contract requires bi-annual preventative maintenance and 24/7 support, highlighting a need for businesses proficient in comprehensive maintenance services and quick response capabilities. Companies with experience in servicing and maintaining specialist systems, particularly those familiar with the Edstrom product line now under Avidity Science Ltd, would be especially well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a service contract for its Specialist Watering System for a period of 5 years. The agreement includes two preventative maintenance visits per year, monitoring software license and 24/7 helpdesk support in case of system breakdown. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948494589

### Procurement Information

The specialist watering system was provided and installed by Edstrom, who have since been acquired by Avidity Science Ltd. Avidity Science are the only supplier able to provide the required OEM parts and monitoring software for this system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021427-2025 |
| 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 | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,515 |
| Contracts value | £143,515 |

## 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 | AVIDITY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021427-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016792-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016477-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021427-2025
  14th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016792-2025
  24th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016477-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948494589
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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