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title: "CSP25368 - Service contract for HPLC system"
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# CSP25368 - Service contract for HPLC system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b7e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, as the buying organisation, which has recently awarded a service contract for an HPLC system. The procurement falls under the industry category of system maintenance services and was conducted in the United Kingdom with no competitive tendering due to technical justifications. This was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also located in Swindon, acting as the procuring entity. The contract was signed on 16th September 2025, and it is scheduled to run from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2026. The awarding stage of this procurement has been completed, and the contract status is active, with a gross value of £14,431.40.

This tender offers specialised opportunities for businesses involved in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems and maintenance services. Given the direct award nature of this contract, companies like WATERS LIMITED, the awarded supplier, that have unique technical capabilities in this niche sector, may find such procurement processes favourable. Large-scale businesses with expertise in specialised analytical instrumentation and system maintenance services are well-suited to benefit from opportunities in similar contracts within the public sector, specifically catering to institutions like UKRI that require precise technical solutions.

## 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 services or works required. Award notice for the supply of Service contract for HPLC system to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057023-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,026 |

## 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324100 - System maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 14:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057023-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057023-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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