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title: "CSP25652 - AKTA upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0fc"
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# CSP25652 - AKTA upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0fc

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "CSP25652 - AKTA upgrade" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was direct, executed without competition due to technical reasons. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract starting on 8th December 2025 and concluding by 11th December 2025. The contract's value is £22,750.95 GBP (net value).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in technical equipment services and upgrades, to explore similar contracts with public sector entities like UKRI. Companies with capabilities in delivering specialised technical maintenance services, like Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd, the supplier for this contract, are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Engaging with tenders from central government authorities can aid business growth by expanding client portfolios and enhancing visibility within the industry. While this specific contract was awarded without competition, staying informed about upcoming procurements can prepare businesses to participate in future competitive tenders.

## 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: - AKTA upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080716-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,750 |

## 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 | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080716-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080716-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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