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28 Jul 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust involved the procurement of "2x 3500xL Genetic Analyzer 1x DNA Analyzer ABI Pr". This contract belongs to the goods category under the industry classification of medical equipment and repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. It is located in Trafford, United Kingdom, and was completed as a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The contract commenced on 5th July 2026 and is set to end on 4th July 2027. The contractual status is complete, and the award associated with this contract was made to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED on 5th July 2026.

This tender represents the opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supplying of medical equipment and related services to engage with a major NHS Trust. Particularly suitable for large businesses, especially those capable of offering comprehensive service agreements to ensure consistent equipment performance, this contract can help enhance business credibility and expand reach within the healthcare sector. Opportunities for service and maintenance contracts alongside the provision of high-value medical equipment can lead to sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

MFT-MT-0683 "2x 3500xL Genetic Analyzer 1x DNA Analyzer ABI Pr

Notice Description

MFT-MT-0683 "2x 3500xL Genetic Analyzer 1x DNA Analyzer ABI Pr S/N: 17117-021, 28313-011, 25363-201

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d56e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071296-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,428 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2026 - 4 Jul 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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