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title: "CSP25190 - QuantStudio PCR systems service contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05621b"
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# CSP25190 - QuantStudio PCR systems service contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05621b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "CSP25190 - QuantStudio PCR systems service contract" falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of precision equipment. The procurement was awarded on 18th July 2025, with the contract period ranging from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, and the process is categorised as below threshold without competition, due to technical reasons necessitating a particular supplier's involvement. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarded supplier being LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED in Paisley, UK.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance to engage with public sector projects and enhance their credibility within government contracts. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier without competition, businesses that can demonstrate unique technical capabilities or similar expertise may position themselves for future direct procurement opportunities. Companies within the precision repair sector, especially those capable of servicing advanced PCR systems like QuantStudio, should ensure their visibility to public authorities and foster relationships to better position themselves for similar procurement activities.

## 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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Contract details notice for the supply of QuantStudio PCR systems service contract Period: 28.09.2025 to 27.09.2026 Asset numbers: 10499, 9691, 10310 and 11477 to UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041293-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,700 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 12:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041293-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041293-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thermofisher.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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