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UKRI-5893 Service contract for Real Time PCR machines and plate loader

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding a service contract for Real Time PCR machines and a plate loader. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Managed by the Medical Research Council (MRC), the process reached the award stage with the contract signed on 4th March 2026, scheduled to operate until 4th March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct procurement below the threshold, indicating a non-competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and repair, particularly large companies capable of servicing Real Time PCR machines and plate loaders. Life Technologies Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this contract, indicating the opportunity for robust maintenance services over the contract's duration. Companies focusing on this niche industry can leverage contracts with central government bodies like UKRI to establish long-term growth and expansion in scientific equipment services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5893 Service contract for Real Time PCR machines and plate loader

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to provide a service contract for five Real Time PCR machines and one plate loader for a period one one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06663f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021299-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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