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title: "CSP25490 - Gold Service Contract Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf89"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP25490 - Gold Service Contract Renewal

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf89

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, United Kingdom, under the title "CSP25490 - Gold Service Contract Renewal". The process falls within the industry category of "Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services", specifically within the main procurement category of services. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, due to technical requirements that only the original supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, could meet. The contract was signed on 15 October 2025, and is set to run from 17 October 2025 to 16 December 2025, with the total contract value being £18,641.08 (gross).

This tender provides minimal opportunities for business growth as it was awarded directly to a specific supplier due to technical constraints and lack of competition. It is primarily relevant for businesses with unique technical capabilities that are not easily replicable by competitors. While the opportunity in this specific case is limited, companies that offer specialised maintenance and repair services should consider exploring partnerships or exclusive arrangements with original manufacturers to ensure eligibility for similar future contracts. Businesses that can develop such exclusive service capabilities could find a niche market within specialised government contracts.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement This equipment can only be serviced by the original manufacturer Leica, as this will validate the warranty. No other supplier can service this equipment and there are no alternatives or substitutes. Parts for repairs/ PM's can only be brought from Leica

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066617-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,534 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066617-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066617-2025
  20th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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