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UKRI-5137 MRC Ventilation Discharge Line Works

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Oct 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-5137 MRC Ventilation Discharge Line Works," a project categorised under construction work for gas pipelines. The project entails the design and installation of bottled gas manifold pressure relief vent pipes at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. This tender, managed by the buyer located in Swindon, Wiltshire, fell under the "limited" procurement method, specifically a process below the threshold involving limited competition. The contract has been awarded to SHJ Hospital Pipelines Limited, with work expected to begin on 13th October 2025 and concluding on 28th November 2025. The total contract value stands at £149,980, reflecting the completion of the award stage with the deal signed on 6th October 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in construction work for gas pipelines. Companies with expertise in pressure relief systems and installation are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. SHJ Hospital Pipelines Limited, an SME, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating that smaller enterprises with specialised knowledge can thrive in public procurement. By tuning into processes like this, businesses can build valuable partnerships and enhance their visibility and credentials within the central government sector, paving the way for future opportunities in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5137 MRC Ventilation Discharge Line Works

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to design and install bottled gas manifold pressure relief vent pipes at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063740-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231220 - Construction work for gas pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,980 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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

SHJ HOSPITAL PIPELINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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