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title: "CSP26769 - Service contract for Cytoflex protective full cover for the period 01.09.26-31.08.27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e248"
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# CSP26769 - Service contract for Cytoflex protective full cover for the period 01.09.26-31.08.27

Buyer: UK Research and Innovation  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e248

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation engaged UK Shared Business Services Ltd as its shared service provider to arrange a service contract for CytoFLEX protective full cover. The requirement is a specialist repair and maintenance service for CytoFLEX equipment, providing full protective service coverage rather than a purchase of new equipment. The service falls within the repair and maintenance services category and is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom. UK Research and Innovation is the public-sector buyer, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement process. This is a single-service requirement focused on maintaining and protecting an identified CytoFLEX system or equipment estate.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a below-threshold direct award without competition because the buyer considered that competition was absent for technical reasons and only one supplier could provide the required service. Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited was awarded the contract, which was signed on 10 August 2026. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £15,708.49 excluding VAT, or £18,850.19 including VAT. The contract is active and the award relates to one lot. The published procurement records do not set out a comparative evaluation because this was a technically justified direct award.

This award indicates demand from UK Research and Innovation for manufacturer-specific or technically specialist support for CytoFLEX equipment. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in CytoFLEX systems, the ability to provide comprehensive protective cover, and the technical capability to carry out repair and maintenance work reliably across the United Kingdom. Experience supporting comparable laboratory or scientific instrumentation would strengthen a supplier’s position, particularly where continuity of service and equipment protection are important. The buyer’s use of a direct award on technical grounds also shows that specialist product knowledge, proprietary capability or recognised access to the relevant equipment and parts may be decisive when this type of requirement is considered again.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement: Service contract for Cytoflex protective full cover for the period 01.09.26-31.08.27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076617-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,708 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK Research and Innovation |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2026 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076617-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076617-2026
  12th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beckman.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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