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UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns a contract managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028," involves the regular bulk supply of SDS CRM Diet for the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. Classified under the "animal feedstuffs" CPV category, this procurement process uses a direct award methodology, justified due to technical reasons. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with a possible extension of one year plus an additional year. The award phase is currently pending, with a future signature milestone scheduled for 12th September 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of animal feedstuffs, particularly those capable of handling regular bulk supplies. Given the direct award method, businesses with unique technical capabilities or existing strong relationships with UKRI may find themselves well-positioned to secure this contract. The substantial contract value of £238,853 (gross amounting to £238,854) signals a significant financial opportunity for companies in the relevant industry, allowing them to strengthen their portfolios and credentials within the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028

Notice Description

3-year +1 +1 year Contract 01 Oct 2025-30 Sept 2028 for regular monthly bulk supply SDS CRM Diet to MRC LMB Cambridge

Procurement Information

Direct award due to technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059226
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053148-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£238,853 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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