---
title: "UKRI-5544 Support Package for Proteox MX System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0652ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# UKRI-5544 Support Package for Proteox MX System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0652ed

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is the buying organisation behind the procurement process titled "UKRI-5544 Support Package for Proteox MX System". This tender, within the services industry category, involves the provision of an extended warranty for equipment at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The contract is awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition, signifying that the procurement procedure is complete. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, and covers a period from 12th February 2026 to 29th February 2028, marking its current active status as of the latest update on 12th February 2026.

This procurement provides opportunities for suppliers in the repair and maintenance services category, highlighting prospects for business growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Oxford Nanoscience Ltd, the awarded supplier trading as Quantum Design Oxford. Companies specialising in extended warranties and technical support for scientific equipment may find similar tenders appealing, especially those located within or able to service the UKJ14 region. This contract underlines the potential for central government contracts to foster business development in niche industry sectors through strategic partnerships with public authorities.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, has a requirement for an extended warranty for equipment at STFC (purchased under contract UKRI-3028)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013010-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,511 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | OXFORD NANOSCIENCE LTD T/A QUANTUM DESIGN OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 15:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013010-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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