Scope
Description
UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a full comprehensive maintenance contract for its centrifuges and rotors for a period of 3 years. The agreement includes three preventative maintenance visits per year, OEM repair parts as required, labour costs and a guaranteed 48 hour on-site response time in case of breakdown.
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https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951604713
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £261,717.17 excluding VAT
- £314,060.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 May 2025
Contract dates
- 12 May 2025 to 12 May 2028
- Possible extension to 12 May 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
One year optional extension
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
Switching to direct award
This contract is being awarded directly to a supplier that is not an excluded supplier by virtue of section 43 of the PA 2023 (switching to direct award) as no suitable tenders were received for the requirement as set out in the tender notice and therefore an award under section 19 of that Act is not possible.
Supplier
Beckman Coulter UK Ltd
- Companies House: 00640961
Amersham Place, Little Chalfont
Amersham
HP7 9NA
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