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title: "UKRI-6025 Service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# UKRI-6025 Service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c5a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "UKRI-6025 Service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine." The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services and takes place in the United Kingdom. The award stage was reached on 19th May 2026, and the contract will be active from 12th November 2026 to 11th November 2029. The procurement method used was a 'direct' approach, classified as below threshold without competition, culminating in an agreement valued at £42,363.91 excluding VAT.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and repair services to engage in significant service contracts with government bodies. Large businesses, similar to Qiagen Ltd, the awarded supplier, will find such contracts advantageous, offering potential for growth in public sector partnerships. The nature of the contract involving high-specification electrophoresis and PCR machines suggests that firms with a proven track record in managing and servicing complex laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide a service contract for 3x Electrophoresis Machines and 1x PCR Machine for a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045951-2026 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,363 |

## 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 19:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045951-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045951-2026
  19th 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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