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title: "UKRI-5988 MRC LMB Scientific Data System - Maintenance and Repair Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b57"
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published: "2026-04-27"
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# UKRI-5988 MRC LMB Scientific Data System - Maintenance and Repair Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b57

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation involves the direct award of the contract titled "UKRI-5988 MRC LMB Scientific Data System – Maintenance and Repair Services," aimed at providing maintenance and repair services for a specialised laboratory scientific data system. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, specifically targeting laboratory systems, and is located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 20th April 2026, with an active period from 21st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The direct award was made to Kazmos GmbH due to their expertise in maintaining the specialised system, thereby ruling out competition for technical reasons, and is covered by the GPA regulations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment. The procurement process favours SMEs due to the direct award method, with Kazmos GmbH being an SME currently serving as the chosen supplier. Although competition is absent in this instance, similar opportunities could be advantageous for SMEs with unique technical capabilities. Businesses capable of developing specialised services that address technical necessities could potentially leverage future similar procurement processes to enhance their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

UKRI MRC Has selected a supplier to provide maintenance and repair service for laboratory scientific data system.

### Procurement Information

The requirement is for repair and maintenance servicing of specialised laboratory system which can only be maintained by Kazmos GmbH and therefore competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037943-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| Contracts value | £216,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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 | KAZMOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037943-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 08:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030669-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 07:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030652-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037943-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030669-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030652-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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