Tender

Supply of Bulk Small Mammal Bedding

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the supply of bulk small mammal bedding materials, classified under the industry category of animal products and related products. This open procurement process is in the tender stage and seeks submissions via written method by 12th March 2025 at 14:00 GMT. The contract location is in Cambridgeshire County, UK, with the contracting period initiating on the submission deadline date. The initial contract spans three years, with the possibility of extension for two additional years, in one-year increments. The total estimated contract value is GBP 750,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with a leading public research entity. Companies specialising in animal products, specifically those supplying small mammal bedding derived from spruce, will find this procurement a lucrative venture. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish a steady revenue stream over several years. Additionally, the tender offers an open procedure, making it accessible for competitive suppliers to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Bulk Small Mammal Bedding

Notice Description

UKRI requires a contract for the supply of small mammal bedding materials

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI requires a contract for the supply of small mammal bedding materials (Spruce derived)

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years, with optional extensions of 2 years in 1 year increments. (3+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003858-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03140000 - Animal products and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated to be October 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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