---
title: "UKRI-5935 MRC RCaH Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06733a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# UKRI-5935 MRC RCaH Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06733a

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## Summary

This contracting process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "UKRI-5935 MRC RCaH Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract," is categorised under repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The procurement method employed is direct, without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Formulatrix Europe Ltd, a large supplier based in Cork, Ireland. The award was active as of 16th March 2026, with the contract running from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £49,131.25, with a net value of £40,942.71.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment services, particularly those adept at liquid handling and imaging instrumentation. Larger enterprises within the medical repair and maintenance sector stand well-suited to compete in such procurement activities, especially when direct, below-threshold contracts are sought out by governmental authorities. Businesses capable of delivering consistent, high-quality service contracts for public authorities could leverage this opportunity to enhance their presence in central government tenders, potentially leading to future engagements and growth in governmental contracting spaces.

## Notice

Provision of Liquid Handling and Imaging Instrument Service Contract at MRC RCaH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027026-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,942 |

## 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 | FORMULATRIX EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027026-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027026-2026
  24th 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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