Laboratory fridge and freezer rentals offer a flexible, cost-effective solution for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, particularly during periods of expansion, facility upgrades or when meeting specific GMP compliance requirements.
Whether a company is constructing a new cleanroom, scaling up operations or awaiting permanent equipment installations, short- or long-term rental options provide uninterrupted cold storage without the need for immediate capital investment.
Contract durations are highly flexible — ranging from as little as one month to multi-year agreements — with the added benefit of a purchase option at any stage. This allows organisations to adapt to changing operational needs while maintaining full regulatory compliance and cold chain integrity throughout the rental period.
Laboratories in the following situations have the opportunity to rent temperature-controlled equipment:
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How Our Rental Services Work
MSC delivers and installs the unit at the site, from across Ireland and Northern Ireland. We use a white-gloved logistics team to deliver and position equipment on site. As part of the rental agreement, our refrigeration engineers will maintain the equipment for breakdowns and repairs*. MSC can also perform IQOQ on equipment for short- or long-term loans to ensure compliance.
*Any repairs from misuse will be charged to the customer.
Rental Services Case Study: Solving Customer Challenges
Case Study 1
A major Dublin hospital recently partnered with MSC to rent two large +4°C refrigerators during the replacement of their main cold room facility. The temporary storage units were used to safely store blood products, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory operations throughout the upgrade period. By opting for a rental solution, the hospital maintained full service capacity and safeguarded patient care, without compromising cold chain integrity during critical infrastructure works.
Case Study 2
MSC recently provided an undercounter -80°C freezer to a hospital on a short-term rental basis to support a CAR-T cell therapy treatment for a patient. This highly specialised therapy requires precise ultra-low temperature storage to maintain the integrity of the cellular medicine prior to administration. MSC’s rental solution allowed the hospital to meet critical cold chain requirements without the need for a long-term equipment investment. The freezer was delivered, installed and supported by MSC for the duration of the treatment period, ensuring reliable and compliant storage throughout this vital phase of patient care.
MSC offers flexible cost-per-test lease agreements, designed to reduce capital expenditure and align equipment costs directly with laboratory usage.
This model enables customers to access high-quality instruments without the upfront cost of purchase. Instead, charges are based on the number of tests performed, with servicing, maintenance and support included as part of the agreement.
It’s an ideal solution for clinical, pharma and research labs looking to manage budgets more effectively while ensuring access to the latest technology.