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UKRI-4970 Harwell Health Screening Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 15:33

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 14:16

TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2025 at 15:40

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed its procurement process for the "UKRI-4970 Harwell Health Screening Service" contract, which involves providing a health screening service for MRC Harwell over a period of two years. The contract, valued at £420,648 (gross), was awarded to Fera Science Ltd, a large supplier located in York. This open procedure procurement adheres to the legal requirements of the UK Procurement Act 2023/54 and is set to start on 8th January 2026, potentially extending until 7th January 2031, subject to renewals. The primary category for this service is research and pathology services, and the contract has been published under the Global Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contract signing was completed on 7th November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and pathology services, particularly those capable of meeting the technical and quality demands of a public sector health screening service. Organisations looking to expand into governmental contracts or increase their footprint in public health services will find this procurement advantageous, especially given its potential for renewals and the significance of UKRI as a governmental client. The awarded supplier, Fera Science Ltd, has demonstrated capability and competitiveness in the procurement process, with UKRI valuing both price and technical expertise, suggesting a favourable procurement environment for businesses equipped with robust industry knowledge and service quality. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with expertise in pathology services could greatly benefit from leveraging the experience and insights gained from such tenders for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4970 Harwell Health Screening Service

Notice Description

Provision of a health screening service for MRC Harwell for a period of 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05626f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074103-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£350,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£350,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-07-13

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

FERA SCIENCE

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