UK SBS MRC LMB Flow Cytometry Equipment Service Contract

This requirement is for the Medical Research Council, Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB) at Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0QH. Contract Reference: RE150210 A service contract is required for the following three (3) instruments: 2 (two) Becton Dickinson FacsCalibur flow cytometers (2 laser, 4-colour system) 1 ( one) Becton Dickinson LSRII SORP flow cytometer (4 laser, 14-colour system) One year (with the option to extend for a second year) fully comprehensive maintenance service and support coverage for all three (3) instruments to include all costs relating to the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or equivalent parts, including lasers, travel and telephone technical support.

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