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UKRI-5598 MRC Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Equipment

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
234320.0 GBP
Published
02 Feb 2026, 11:30
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
02 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Techniplast UK Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UKRI MRC have selected a supplier to provide maintenance services for research laboratory equipment.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: UKRI-5598 MRC Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Equipment

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