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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust procured maintenance and repair support for two 3500xL Genetic Analysers and one ABI PRISM DNA Analyzer, identified by serial numbers 17117-021, 28313-011 and 25363-201. The requirement covers medical equipment and associated repair and maintenance services (CPV 50420000). The equipment is used by the Trust, whose Finance and Procurement Business Unit is at Trafford Hospital in Trafford. The named scope is centred on keeping these genetic-analysis instruments operational, including responding to failures, collecting and reinstalling assets where required, and maintaining service uptime. This is a specialist laboratory-equipment support requirement rather than a general medical-equipment supply contract. It will be relevant to manufacturers, authorised service organisations and specialist engineering businesses able to support Thermo Fisher/Life Technologies genetic-analysis equipment for an NHS trust.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED was awarded the single lot. The contract was signed on 5 July 2026 and runs from 5 July 2026 to 4 July 2027. Its value is £58,428.74 excluding VAT and £70,114.48 including VAT. The contract is active. The agreed service measures are annual service uptime over the 12-month contract period and a 24-hour response time from reporting a repair or asset failure to collection and reinstallation of the asset. The outcome indicates that the Trust selected the named supplier through a non-competitive below-threshold route for this equipment support requirement.

This award shows demand from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for dedicated support of genetic-analysis equipment, at a scale involving three named analysers and a full year of service coverage. A credible competitor for the same requirement would need demonstrable technical ability to repair, maintain and recommission 3500xL Genetic Analysers and ABI PRISM DNA Analysers, with access to suitable parts, diagnostic tools and trained engineers. It would also need to protect laboratory continuity by meeting a 24-hour response expectation after a repair or asset failure and by delivering dependable service uptime. Manufacturer, authorised-service or equivalent specialist experience would be important, alongside the operational capacity to collect, repair and reinstall equipment for an NHS laboratory service.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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