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UKRI-5904 MRC LMB Laser-Scanning Biomolecular Imager

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 May 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involved acquiring a Laser-Scanning Biomolecular Imager for the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) under the title "UKRI-5904 MRC LMB Laser-Scanning Biomolecular Imager." This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, specifically located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage now complete. The contract, awarded to Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd (Cytiva) for £113,225.30, covers a period from 5th May to 31st December 2026, following the completion of the tender period on 23rd April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment manufacturing and distribution. It offers a chance to engage with high-profile organisations like UKRI and expand market presence within the scientific research sector. Companies possessing strong capabilities in precision instrumentation, technological innovation, and custom supply solutions would be well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Collaborative experience with research institutes and a track record of delivering specialised equipment will also prove advantageous in competitive contract environments such as this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5904 MRC LMB Laser-Scanning Biomolecular Imager

Notice Description

Provision of Laser-Scanning Biomolecular Imager at MRC LMB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17511db5-edd5-44e2-a95e-7587079ea743
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940c2c44-fa38-46fc-8bce-8405337775fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,225 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,225 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD (CYTIVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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