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title: "CSP25046 - ImageStream MKII Instrument, Maintenance & Service Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052896"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-29"
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# CSP25046 - ImageStream MKII Instrument, Maintenance & Service Plan

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052896

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25046 - ImageStream MKII Instrument, Maintenance & Service Plan" has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. Although it reached the contract award stage on 29th May 2025, the procurement was not competitive due to technical reasons. The associated categories are services, specifically miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, under the CPV code 50800000. This direct procurement method was concluded with a contract signed on 28th May 2025, covering the contract period from 22nd July 2025 to 21st July 2026. The contract, valued at £24,988.50 excluding VAT, was awarded to CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD, an SME located in Cambridgeshire, England.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in service and maintenance of advanced scientific instruments, particularly those firms capable of handling bespoke requirements. Companies with technical proficiency in maintaining ImageStream MKII Instruments could benefit from future similar tenders by aligning their services with the precise needs of organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in equipment maintenance and repair can explore opportunities to engage with central government authorities, enhancing their business growth in the sector of scientific research support services.

## 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. UKRI require a maintenance & service plan towards their ImageStream MKII Instrument.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028364-2025 |
| 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 | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,988 |

## 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 | CYTEK BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 09:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028364-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028364-2025
  29th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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