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UKRI-4869 MRC LMB Gas Cluster Ion Beam System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the procurement of a "Gas Cluster Ion Beam System" to be used by the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB). Located in Swindon, the UKRI has completed the procurement process under an open procedure, with the contract awarded to the SME Ionoptika. This procurement is categorised under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" and is set to be delivered to the United Kingdom, region UKH12. The award was announced on 15th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 2nd September 2025 and potentially extending through to 2031, subject to renewals. The procurement aligns with the UK's legal framework under the UK's Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the sectors of scientific instrumentation and technical services, particularly those specialising in precision laboratory equipment. SMEs like Ionoptika, which provide solutions for advanced research equipment, stand to benefit from such procurements. The focus on both installation and maintenance services could additionally appeal to firms offering integrated support services. Engaging with tenders of this nature not only fosters growth and innovation within smaller technical enterprises but also offers potential collaborative opportunities with prominent research organisations such as UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4869 MRC LMB Gas Cluster Ion Beam System

Notice Description

Purchase installation, integration and maintenance of two Gas Cluster Ion Beam Systems To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973813448

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract duration shall be for a period of 25 months from the commencement of the Contract. UKRI reserves the right to extend this contract by up to four years in individual year increments from the end of the initial contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0542fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049094-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£441,118 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IONOPTIKA

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