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UKRI-5362 Extra tank for liquid nitrogen storage system

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Oct 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-5362 Extra tank for liquid nitrogen storage system." This project, located within the Laboratory of Medical Sciences in London, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically dealing with liquid nitrogen storage solutions. The procurement, which followed a direct method below the threshold without competition, is in the award stage as of 23rd October 2025. The contract was signed a day earlier, on 22nd October 2025, and spans from 27th October to 31st December 2025. The awardee, Labmode Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), will be responsible for supplying, installing, and commissioning the sample storage vessel.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of handling specialised storage systems like liquid nitrogen tanks. SMEs, such as suppliers of niche scientific goods, can benefit from similar direct procurement methods, which often target local expertise with a swift fulfilment capability. The involvement of UKRI, a notable stakeholder in science and research advancements, offers further prospects for businesses looking to establish enduring relationships and gain a foothold in government-funded research projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5362 Extra tank for liquid nitrogen storage system

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to supply, install, and commission a PhaseTwo ICE 44 Freezer Liquid Nitrogen sample storage vessel at the Laboratory of Medical Sciences in London.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d25a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067772-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,368 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 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
+441793442000

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

LABMODE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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