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UKRI-5935 MRC RCaH Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "UKRI-5935 MRC RCaH Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract," is categorised under repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The procurement method employed is direct, without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Formulatrix Europe Ltd, a large supplier based in Cork, Ireland. The award was active as of 16th March 2026, with the contract running from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £49,131.25, with a net value of £40,942.71.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment services, particularly those adept at liquid handling and imaging instrumentation. Larger enterprises within the medical repair and maintenance sector stand well-suited to compete in such procurement activities, especially when direct, below-threshold contracts are sought out by governmental authorities. Businesses capable of delivering consistent, high-quality service contracts for public authorities could leverage this opportunity to enhance their presence in central government tenders, potentially leading to future engagements and growth in governmental contracting spaces.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5935 MRC RCaH Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract

Notice Description

Provision of Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract at MRC RCaH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06733a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027026-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,942 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

FORMULATRIX EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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