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UKRI-4912 Specialist Watering System Service Contract

UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: mrc procurement

Contact Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +441793442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
143515.0 GBP
Published
23 Apr 2025, 11:05
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
07 May 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Avidity Science Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941841474

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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