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UKRI-3750 MRC CFM NHPs Health Screening

UK Research and Innovation

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Dec 2024 at 12:05

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Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a public procurement process for the provision of health screening services for non-human primates (NHP) at the MRC Centre for Macaques (CFM). The contract, awarded under the open procedure, focuses on pathology services and includes the processing and pathogen testing of biological samples from Rhesus macaques, supply of consumables, and transportation of samples. The service will be conducted in Wiltshire, with the total contract duration set for an initial period of three years, with two optional one-year extensions, amounting to a potential total duration of five years. Key dates include the award announcement on 20th December 2024, with Marshall UK (B&K Universal Ltd) being the named supplier. The total contract value is £250,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the biomedical and veterinary services industry, especially those with expertise in pathology and health screening for animals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in laboratory services, microbiological cultures, and research services could potentially benefit from participating in such tenders. The awarded open procurement process emphasises the value of quality and price equally, inviting businesses that can deliver high-standard services while maintaining competitive pricing. Additionally, the longer contract duration and option for extensions provide a stable engagement period that can contribute significantly to business growth and continuity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3750 MRC CFM NHPs Health Screening

Notice Description

MRC CFM NHPs health screening services

Lot Information

Lot 1

MRC CFM NHPs Health Screening. 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/

Options: The contract shall be for an initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend for two further 1 year period (1 year + 1 year extensions). The total duration of the contract shall be for 5 years.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend for two further 1 year period (1 year + 1 year extensions). The total duration of the contract shall be for 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049729
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041168-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research and 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
Postcode Area
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
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Marshall UK (B&K Universal Ltd)

Further Information

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