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GB-London: UKRI-4607 FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-London: UKRI-4607 FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation". The procurement falls under the "Blood products" industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated earlier and the final award was made on 28 January 2025, with the contract starting from 29 January 2025 and ending on 28 January 2026. The total contract value is £49,050. The procurement method and type of procurement process details are not specified.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities by entering the healthcare market, particularly for those involved in the supply of blood products. The contract was awarded to Merck Life Science UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This opportunity may suit large enterprises with expertise in medical and scientific supplies who are capable of fulfilling specific batch upfront purchases and stock reservations. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish or strengthen their presence in the healthcare supply sector.

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Notice Title

GB-London: UKRI-4607 FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation

Notice Description

FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8053a819-dfc3-43cf-8c19-d3ff07b81512
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911d03ab-fb55-4440-a333-dd173fd5124c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141510 - Blood products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07731008594

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

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