---
title: "UKRI-5893 Service contract for Real Time PCR machines and plate loader"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06663f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# UKRI-5893 Service contract for Real Time PCR machines and plate loader

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06663f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding a service contract for Real Time PCR machines and a plate loader. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Managed by the Medical Research Council (MRC), the process reached the award stage with the contract signed on 4th March 2026, scheduled to operate until 4th March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct procurement below the threshold, indicating a non-competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and repair, particularly large companies capable of servicing Real Time PCR machines and plate loaders. Life Technologies Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this contract, indicating the opportunity for robust maintenance services over the contract's duration. Companies focusing on this niche industry can leverage contracts with central government bodies like UKRI to establish long-term growth and expansion in scientific equipment services.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to provide a service contract for five Real Time PCR machines and one plate loader for a period one one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021299-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,940 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021299-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021299-2026
  10th March 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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