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UKRI-5323 MRC LMB Ares - Cage Bases

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based at Polaris House, Swindon, was for the supply of cage bases to the Ares Facility, titled "UKRI-5323 MRC LMB Ares - Cage Bases". This contract, with its completion status, represents the award and contract stages of procurement, having been signed on 9th October 2025 and active from 10th October 2025 to 20th November 2025. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as classified by CPV 38000000, and is located in the UK region of UKH12.

The tender was awarded directly to Tecniplast UK Ltd, based in London, highlighting an opportunity for suppliers specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. The procurement method "Below threshold - without competition" indicates a direct award approach, suitable for businesses capable of delivering highly specialised goods. Large-scale enterprises with established expertise in the field of laboratory supplies would have found this tender particularly beneficial for growth, aligning their services with a central government public authority like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5323 MRC LMB Ares - Cage Bases

Notice Description

Supply of cage bases to the Ares Facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aceb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064243-2025
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

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
£99,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 1-6 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
MRC Procurement
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

TECNIPLAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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