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title: "CSP26360 - Service contract for Research Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067113"
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# CSP26360 - Service contract for Research Instruments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067113

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a service contract for research instruments, described under contract ID CSP26360, to Malvern Panalytical Ltd. This procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment" industry category. The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, facilitated the process, focusing on the delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract signed on 16 March 2026 and running from 17 March 2026 to 31 March 2027. This award leverages a direct procurement method, bypassing competition due to technical exclusivity, and is classified as below threshold without competition.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses proficient in providing research instrument services to collaborate with central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. Although the procurement was executed directly due to technical reasons, similar tenders serve large and technical companies that offer maintenance and repair services of precision equipment. Businesses within these domains can position themselves to tender for similar contracts to enhance their growth by attaining roles in publicly funded projects, thereby strengthening their portfolio and market presence.

## 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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Service contract for Research Instruments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026124-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,130 |

## 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 | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026124-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026124-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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