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UKRI-5591 MRC LMS Mass Spectrometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Jan 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5591 MRC LMS Mass Spectrometer" within the goods category, focusing on mass spectrometers for proteomics. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with Thermo Fisher Scientific chosen as the supplier. The contract, valued at £671,890.26, commenced on 24th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2031. The procurement's geographical focus includes Swindon and London, United Kingdom, with key dates spanning from the tender end on 23rd December 2025 to the award publication on 7th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in advanced analytical technology like mass spectrometers. Large-scale suppliers with the capacity to fulfil complex framework agreements would find this contract appealing. Consequently, companies positioned to offer innovative solutions and capable of meeting stringent procurement requirements will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, fostering business expansion and market penetration in the scientific research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5591 MRC LMS Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

Mass Spectrometer for Proteomics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-845bacef-e090-4087-85a7-26426fc59433
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0546df0a-9288-4036-aa9c-e19dddc84d90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£671,890 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£671,890 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793867000

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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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