Scope
Description
UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a service contract for its Specialist Watering System for a period of 5 years. The agreement includes two preventative maintenance visits per year, monitoring software license and 24/7 helpdesk support in case of system breakdown.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £143,515 excluding VAT
- £172,218 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 May 2025
Contract dates
- 8 May 2025 to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 10 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The specialist watering system was provided and installed by Edstrom, who have since been acquired by Avidity Science Ltd. Avidity Science are the only supplier able to provide the required OEM parts and monitoring software for this system.
Supplier
Avidity Science Ltd
- Companies House: 03482000
Unit 1a Drakes Park, Long Crendon
Aylesbury
HP18 9BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government