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title: "CSP25303 - Service contract for Cytoflex instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bfc"
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# CSP25303 - Service contract for Cytoflex instrument

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bfc

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, involved a service contract for a Cytoflex instrument, classified under repair and maintenance services. The procurement was concluded by awarding the contract directly to BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED due to the absence of competition, as specific technical reasons necessitated only this supplier. This contract, valued at £15,266.85 excluding VAT, runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. UK Shared Business Services Ltd served as the procuring entity. The procurement falls within the below threshold category and was completed without open competition. The process is complete, with the contract having been signed on 20th August 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing specialised maintenance and repair services. Particularly, businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical support for scientific instruments could find advantageous prospects. The procurement, focused on a specific technical requirement, suits businesses that possess niche expertise and capabilities to meet such specialised demands. Additionally, companies situated in the United Kingdom region, particularly those familiar with the healthcare equipment service sector, could position themselves favourably for future cooperation with public authorities such as UK Research and Innovation.

## 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, services or works required. Details notice for a contract to service cytoflex instrument.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050473-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,266 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050473-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050473-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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