Scope
Reference
UKRI-5598
Description
UKRI MRC Has selected a supplier to provide maintenance service for research laboratory equipment.
Contract 1. UKRI-5598 MRC Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £234,320 excluding VAT
- £281,184 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 January 2026 to 20 January 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The requirement is for servicing and maintenance of specialised laboratory equipment which can only be maintained by Tecniplast and therefore competition is absent for technical reasons.
Supplier
Tecniplast UK Ltd
- Companies House: 03243587
BCM Box 3058
London,
WC1N 3XX
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0345 050 4556
Email: service@tecniplastuk.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5598 MRC Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Equipment
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government