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UKRI-5257 MRC LMB Microfluidic System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5257 MRC LMB Microfluidic System" involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment', and is geographically located in the United Kingdom, specifically Wiltshire and Cambridge regions. The procurement was carried out under limited competition below the threshold, with the procurement and subsequent awarding of the contract now complete. The contract was signed on 22nd September 2025, with the execution period running from 24th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £55,000 excluding VAT, emphasises the supply of goods and was awarded to Engivent Ltd.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and development of laboratory equipment, particularly those focused on microfluidic technologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with proven expertise in delivering advanced laboratory systems could find significant value in participating in such procurements due to the focused nature of the competition. Engivent Ltd, being a successful supplier for this contract, exemplifies how SMEs can effectively compete and secure government contracts in this high-tech field. This tender is indicative of the potential for businesses to expand their portfolios within the public sector's demand for specialised scientific equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5257 MRC LMB Microfluidic System

Notice Description

Purchase and Development of a Microfluidic System at MRC LMB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a270
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059837-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

ENGIVENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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