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title: "CSP26630 - Service contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bcd3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-25"
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# CSP26630 - Service contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcd3

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "CSP26630 - Service contract," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This process was completed as of 25 June 2026, with the award given on 23 June 2026. It was a direct procurement method without competition due to a lack of viable alternatives to meet the technical requirements. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is set to run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.

This contract provides growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses specializing in technical maintenance and repair services, given the procurement’s specificity and technical requirements. MERCK LIFE SCIENCE UK LIMITED was awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for businesses with significant operational capacity and expertise in service provision to secure such tenders without competition. Businesses capable of providing niche, high-quality services to central government entities may find similar future opportunities advantageous for expanding their government contract portfolios.

## 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 goods, services or works required. Details notice for service / maintenance contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059731-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,634 |

## 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 | MERCK LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 09:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059731-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059731-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/GB/en

## Provenance

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