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UKRI-5559 Maintenance contract for BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter

WAC ID:549356

Public SectorAward noticeClosed2023/54

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Main Category:	Services
Procurement Method:	Direct award
Method Rationale:	As the manufacturer of the BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter Life Technologies Ltd are the only supplier able to provide the required OEM parts and software support for this system. No other parts are compatible with this equipment.
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	2 February 2026
Application Deadline:

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UK5Transparency notice· 14 Jan 2026
UKRI-5559 Maintenance contract for BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter
UK5Transparency notice· 14 Jan 2026
UKRI-5559 Maintenance contract for BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter
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UKRI-5559 Maintenance contract for BIGFOOT 7 cell sorter

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Award outcome

Awarded to

Life Technologies LtdGB-PPON-PNBB-8555-WJLQ

Award status:

Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1FL

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.

CPV Classifications2 codes — click to expand

38000000Laboratory, optical and precision equipments

50000000Repair and maintenance services

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