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title: "CSP26638 - Decommissioning cytometry instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c03e"
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published: "2026-06-30"
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# CSP26638 - Decommissioning cytometry instruments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c03e

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK, has concluded a procurement process titled "CSP26638 - Decommissioning cytometry instruments". The process falls under the services industry category, specifically decommissioning services, and was executed without a competitive tender due to technical reasons, involving BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED as the supplier. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, thus proceeding without competition. The contract commenced on 29th June 2026 and concludes on 30th October 2026, with the contract being formally signed on 28th June 2026.

This decommissioning contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in relocation or decommissioning services, particularly those that can handle complex equipment transfers like cytometry instruments. Although this specific contract was directly awarded, similar future opportunities may arise for businesses with strong technical capabilities and experience in the logistics and relocation sector. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in handling sensitive scientific equipment and offer competitive service packages could potentially secure similar contracts to drive growth in the sector.

## 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. Contract details notice for the supply of Call-out charge BD Instrument Relocations from LMS building to ICTEM including Labour /Travel Flow and TSL logistics to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061292-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,205 |

## 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 | BECTON, DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061292-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061292-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bd.com/en-uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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