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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 12:03

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 15:34

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent public authority in central government, concerns the contract titled "UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028". This tender falls under the "goods" category, specifically involving the supply of animal feedstuffs. Taking place in Swindon, Wiltshire, the tender has been awarded in the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows a direct award method, under regulatory guidance UKPGA 2023/54, and is set to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years. The procurement phase has reached the 'Award' stage with key decisions and contract signing completed by 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of animal feedstuffs. Large-scale businesses with the capacity for regular monthly bulk supply chains, similar to Rettenmaier UK Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, stand to benefit from engaging in such tenders. The direct award approach taken by UKRI suggests that firms with specialised technical capabilities and strong performance track records in this niche sector will have a competitive advantage in securing future contracts. Potential suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate technical expertise and reliability to capitalise on similar procurement opportunities within the public sector.

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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-059227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058489-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£238,852 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RETTENMAIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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