Award

Health and Water Screening services for MRC LMB (ARES)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2023 at 15:05

Tender

29 Mar 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed an award for Health and Water Screening services for MRC LMB (ARES), which falls under the services procurement category for technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The contract with Fera Science Limited is valued at £150,420 and was signed on 1st February 2023 in Cambridgeshire CC. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buying organisation is the UKRI. The stage of this procurement process is at the award stage, and the contracting authority has specified key dates and deadlines for the procurement.

This tender for Health Screening services for MRC LMB (ARES) by UKRI provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses offering technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services could compete for this contract. The tender is in the active stage with a closing date set for 28th April 2023. The contract includes the provision for renewal, allowing for potential growth and extension of services. UKRI aims to create opportunities for SMEs and welcomes them to engage in this procurement process for mutual business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health and Water Screening services for MRC LMB (ARES)

Notice Description

UKRI Is seeking a contract for the provision of health screening for mice at the MRC LMB (ARES building) and water testing from the same site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual, quarterly and ad-hoc testing of Mice for various pathogens, including water testing. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HA6J24YKX3

Options: After the initial 2 year contract period UKRI may exercise its option to extend the contract by 1+1 years.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year contract period UKRI may exercise its option to extend the contract by 1+1 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020693-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated to be January 2025 or in the event of extension January 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager - MRC LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7593602434

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QH
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE LIMTED

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