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UKRI-5928 MRC LMB Maintenance and servicing for Magnetic Resonance Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation involves the maintenance and servicing of Magnetic Resonance Equipment for the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology. Falling under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, this selective tender was progressed as a call-off from a framework agreement, ending on the 12th of March 2026. The award phase has been completed, with the contract set to commence on the 1st of April 2026 and terminate on the 31st of March 2028. The procurement is valued at £346,000.02 and spans several delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services for sophisticated equipment, with Bruker Uk selected as the supplier. Not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in magnetic resonance technologies have the potential to benefit from the associated growth in knowledge and market presence. Businesses with existing framework agreements or experience in servicing scientific equipment are especially well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5928 MRC LMB Maintenance and servicing for Magnetic Resonance Equipment

Notice Description

The provision of Maintenance and servicing for Magnetic Resonance Equipment for MRC LMB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d73d0c8c-c950-4389-8568-aafed4d21e11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55395d8a-3eb5-49cd-9d08-82ff24297200
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£346,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£346,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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