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MRC LMS NextSeq2000 Maintenance Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Jun 2026 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MRC LMS NextSeq2000 Maintenance Service" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, a public authority in the sub-central government sector based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, which pertains to the provision of repair and maintenance services, falls under the services category. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold, without competition. This process reached its award stage, being finalised on 4th June 2026, with a contract period from 5th May 2026 to 4th May 2027. The awarded supplier is Illumina Cambridge Ltd, a large company based in Cambridge. The total gross contract value is £52,421.20.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in servicing advanced laboratory equipment like the NextSeq2000. While the procurement was completed through a direct award to a large supplier, businesses looking to engage in similar tenders can leverage niche capabilities or partnerships that align with cutting-edge scientific research equipment maintenance. Such opportunities are ideal for companies aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public research sector, particularly those focusing on high-value, specialised scientific services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRC LMS NextSeq2000 Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Repair and maintenance service agreement for NextSeq2000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052687-2026
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,684 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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