---
title: "UKRI-5797 Maintenance Contract for 3 x Sequencing Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b37"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# UKRI-5797 Maintenance Contract for 3 x Sequencing Systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b37

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under central government, has completed a direct procurement process for a maintenance contract associated with their Medical Research Council division. The contract involves the servicing of three sequencing systems, covering a two-year period from 1st March 2026 to 14th April 2028. The procurement was executed through a below-threshold, non-competitive method. The procurement falls under the services category specified by CPV code 50000000—Repair and maintenance services—and has been awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd, located in Cambridge, UK.

This maintenance contract provides significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in high-tech equipment maintenance and repair services, with a focus on sequencing systems. Such contracts can offer a consistent revenue stream over extended periods, making them suitable for firms with the capability to support large-scale public sector maintenance projects. Additionally, businesses with expertise in bio-medical or laboratory equipment might find opportunities to partner or compete in similar procurements, potentially leading to strategic alliances within the industry.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to provide a maintenance contract for three sequencing systems for a period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016545-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 14 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,266 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016545-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016545-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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