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UKRI-5373 MRC LMS Sequencing System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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17 Nov 2025 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) successfully completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5373 MRC LMS Sequencing System" in the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. This tender utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and is focused on the delivery of goods. The award stage was reached on 7th November 2025, with the end date for the tender process recorded as 4th November 2025. The project is to be executed in London and Swindon, with contractual obligations commencing on 10th November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The awarded contract had a value of £39,280.50, with Illumina Cambridge Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of participating in call-off contracts from framework agreements. Though the tender did not prioritise SME or VCSE organisations, companies in this sector can benefit from competitive pricing strategies and building relationships with major entities like UKRI. Engaging in such procurement helps businesses amplify their market presence and network within the public sector, thereby facilitating potential growth and the development of specialised solutions tailored to scientific and research-oriented environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5373 MRC LMS Sequencing System

Notice Description

Sequencing System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbf5075f-b69c-4959-9b11-fd06e55582de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a5d105-232b-4e0e-a2c6-140d21e6f20a
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
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
£47,136 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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 & 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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