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UKRI-5559 Maintenance contract for BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: MRC Procurement

Contact Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +441793442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
201200.0 GBP
Published
14 Jan 2026, 13:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
11 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
10 Mar 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Life Technologies Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to provide a fully comprehensive maintenance contract for a period of 4 years for a BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter including parts, labour and 3 business day on-site response for faults.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: UKRI-5559 Maintenance contract for BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter

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