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title: "CSP26270 - Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f56"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# CSP26270 - Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f56

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, situated at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "CSP26270 - Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years," falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded as of 27th February 2026. The contract period extends from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2028. The procurement method was direct due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, involving a below-threshold process without competition. Delivery of services is expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment services, particularly those capable of providing maintenance and repair for medical and specialised equipment. Formulatrix Europe Ltd., based in Cork, Ireland, has been designated as the supplier, indicating its expertise and capacity as a large-scale provider. Companies with similar proficiency in technical services may find such procurement processes beneficial for expansion, though they must meet specific technical qualifications that limit competition within this domain.

## 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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the Renewal of Service Contract for Mantis for a Period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018348-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,132 |

## 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 | FORMULATRIX EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018348-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018348-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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