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UKRI-5313 MRC LMS Laboratory Reagents

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Oct 2025 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) relates to the acquisition of laboratory reagents under the title "UKRI-5313 MRC LMS Laboratory Reagents" within the goods industry category. The procurement, classified under laboratory reagents, is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 20th October 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a non-competitive approach tailored to specific supplier engagement. The contract duration spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, with a contract value of £98,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in manufacturing and supplying laboratory reagents, particularly in the UK market. Although the contract has been awarded to the large enterprise, Pixelgen Technologies AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, similar tenders may arise in the future, offering lucrative growth potential for businesses capable of providing high-quality laboratory supplies. Companies that can establish partnerships with public authorities or have specialized skills in reagent production would be well-suited to participate in subsequent opportunities from UKRI or similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5313 MRC LMS Laboratory Reagents

Notice Description

The provision of fully reagent-based workflow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067219-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
01793867000

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

PIXELGEN TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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