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UKRI-5220 MRC LMB Snapgene License Renewal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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03 Oct 2025 at 13:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has conducted a procurement process for the renewal of the MRC LMB Snapgene software license, identified as UKRI-5220. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and covers the delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKH12. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold and without competition, leading to a completed tender awarded on 12th September 2025. The contract began on 20th September 2025 and will run until 19th September 2026, with a gross contract value of $52,925 USD.

This tender offers business growth opportunities specifically for companies involved in software services and information systems. With GSL Biotech LLC as the supplier, the tender demonstrates a lucrative opening for large-scale enterprises that provide specialised software solutions. Businesses with expertise in supplying goods in the form of licensed software can find this type of procurement particularly beneficial, especially those seeking to partner with central government public authorities like UKRI in future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5220 MRC LMB Snapgene License Renewal

Notice Description

The renewal of Snapgene software license for research operation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a80a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062207-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 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
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

GSL BIOTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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