---
title: "MRC LMS NextSeq2000 Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3b"
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# MRC LMS NextSeq2000 Maintenance Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "MRC LMS NextSeq2000 Maintenance Service" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, a public authority in the sub-central government sector based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, which pertains to the provision of repair and maintenance services, falls under the services category. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold, without competition. This process reached its award stage, being finalised on 4th June 2026, with a contract period from 5th May 2026 to 4th May 2027. The awarded supplier is Illumina Cambridge Ltd, a large company based in Cambridge. The total gross contract value is £52,421.20.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in servicing advanced laboratory equipment like the NextSeq2000. While the procurement was completed through a direct award to a large supplier, businesses looking to engage in similar tenders can leverage niche capabilities or partnerships that align with cutting-edge scientific research equipment maintenance. Such opportunities are ideal for companies aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public research sector, particularly those focusing on high-value, specialised scientific services.

## Notice

Repair and maintenance service agreement for NextSeq2000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052687-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,684 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052687-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052687-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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