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title: "CSP26852 - Relocation of Sequencer"
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# CSP26852 - Relocation of Sequencer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fabf

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured specialist services for the relocation of a sequencer and its preventive maintenance. The requirement covers moving the instrument and carrying out planned maintenance to keep it operating reliably. It is a laboratory and scientific equipment support service, with the maintenance element classified under CPV 50324200. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. UK Research and Innovation is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement. The service is relevant to suppliers with direct capability in relocating, commissioning and maintaining sequencing or comparable laboratory instruments, particularly where equipment condition, continuity of operation and manufacturer-specific technical knowledge are important. The requirement concerns a single completed lot and a defined service package rather than a broad supply of laboratory equipment.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. UK Research and Innovation used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, because the buyer stated that only one supplier could provide the goods or services for technical reasons. The contract was signed on 14 September 2026 and runs from 15 September to 14 December 2026. Its value is £11,477.45 excluding VAT, or £13,772.94 including VAT. Illumina Cambridge Limited was selected as the supplier for the single lot. The tender and lot are recorded as complete, while the award and contract are active. The stated basis was the technical requirement for a particular supplier, rather than a competitive price-and-quality evaluation. This is a contract details outcome, not an invitation to tender.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award shows UK Research and Innovation buys tightly specialised support for high-value scientific instruments, combining physical relocation with preventive maintenance. A credible competitor would need practical experience moving sensitive laboratory equipment, planning and carrying out maintenance, managing installation or recommissioning risks, and protecting the continuity and performance of sequencing operations. Manufacturer or authorised-service expertise would be particularly relevant where technical compatibility and access to proprietary knowledge determine who can perform the work. Suppliers would also need sufficient engineering capacity to complete a short, defined intervention and the technical documentation, procedures and personnel needed to handle specialist instruments safely. The direct award rationale indicates that demonstrable equipment-specific capability and technical exclusivity can be decisive when this buyer sources comparable requirements.

## 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 services of Instrument Relocation and Preventive Maintenance to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087589-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,477 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & 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 | Illumina Cambridge Ltd. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2026 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087589-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087589-2026
  16th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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