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title: "UKRI-5919 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Servicing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069716"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# UKRI-5919 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Servicing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069716

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## Summary

The procurement process handled by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, focuses on the maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment at the British Geological Survey. The contract, entitled "UKRI-5919 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Servicing," falls under the services industry category, specifically laboratory services. It is directed towards the East region of England (UKH12) and the process has reached the Award stage. Notably, due to the direct procurement method without competition, the contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK LTD. The contractual period is from 11 March 2026 until 31 March 2027, having been signed on 10 March 2026, with a gross value of £126,041.98.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and servicing. Particularly, large-scale enterprises capable of providing comprehensive technical support and maintenance solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts in the future. Given the reliance on specialised services, companies with a strong track record in laboratory environments could leverage this kind of opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector, fostering long-term relationships with entities such as UKRI. This tender exemplifies how direct awards can streamline procurement processes for niche service sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment at the British Geological Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043658-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 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 | £105,034 |

## 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043658-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043658-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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