---
title: "Maintenance & Service Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067556"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Maintenance & Service Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067556

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for a Maintenance & Service Agreement focused on laboratory services. The buying organisation is a sub-central government public authority located at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, United Kingdom. This agreement covers the ImageStream MKII maintenance for three consecutive years, beginning on 1st November 2024 and concluding on 31st October 2027. The contract, awarded to CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD, is active from 14th May 2025 to 13th May 2026, involving services valued at £107,581.32 GBP. The procurement falls under the services category, and the process was conducted below the threshold using an unknown method.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing laboratory services and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in specialised scientific equipment servicing will find this contract advantageous given its duration and scope within the UK region. Being awarded to CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD, this contract exemplifies opportunities for SMEs to leverage their technical expertise and service efficiency to secure significant collaborations with public sector authorities like the University of Exeter, promoting their growth and market presence.

## Notice

ImageStream MKII Complete Maintenance and Service Agreement (Instrument Serial Number: ISX660) for three consecutive years billed annually. As per contract UOE/2024/103/MB, starts 1st of November 2024 ends 31stOctober 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028006-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,581 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYTEK BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028006-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028006-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://cytekbio.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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