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UKRI-4331 MRC MLC Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of a Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System for the Medical Research Council's Mary Lyon Centre, located in Oxfordshire. This tender, identified as UKRI-4331, falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" with a CPV classification code of 38000000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure. The key dates include the tender period ending on 11 November 2024 and the award period starting on 12 November 2024. The contract was awarded to Red Box Direct Limited t/a Columbus Instruments, with the contract valued at £188,127.66, signed on 12 December 2024, and scheduled to start on 16 December 2024 with an initial period of one year and the possibility of extension up to five years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies specialising in such equipment are well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide comprehensive solutions with high-quality standards. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the research and innovation sector, particularly those with a track record in delivering precision laboratory systems, should consider this opportunity. Additionally, the open procedure allows for a competitive bidding process, likely attracting a diverse range of suppliers aiming to secure long-term contracts with a prestigious entity like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4331 MRC MLC Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System

Notice Description

Provision of Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System at the Mary Lyon Centre at the Medical Research Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System at the Mary Lyon Centre at the Medical Research Council. 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 duration shall be for a an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend the contract in 1 year increments up to a maximum contract period of 5 years.

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend the contract in 1 year increments up to a maximum contract period of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a75e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040424-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£208,330 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£208,330 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,127 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager-MRC
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7714177043

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED BOX DIRECT LIMITED T/A COLUMBUS INSTRUMENTS

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