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UKRI-5940 MRC LMS Liquid Chromatrography

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Liquid Chromatography to be used by the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology. This contract falls under the category of repair and maintenance services and is awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific. The procurement method was a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th March 2026 and the contract period commencing on 20th March 2026 until 31st March 2026. The award value stands at £76,725.22 GBP, with the award status declared active as of 19th March 2026. The activities will be disbursed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for tech-focused businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in chromatography technologies. Although not geared specifically towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust operating capacity in scientific instrumentation might find lucrative prospects in servicing such high-value contracts. The inclusion in such a framework agreement highlights potential for sustained engagements with prestigious institutions like UKRI. Businesses that offer competitive, high-quality maintenance services, or advanced technical support, stand well-positioned to capitalise on similar procurement endeavours in research and scientific domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5940 MRC LMS Liquid Chromatrography

Notice Description

The provision of Liquid Chromatrography for MRC LMS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a595bead-c514-40e7-b1f6-2778576841c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8da80f-0f21-457d-8e7e-ead4598b9b58
Current Stage
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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