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MRC LMB Pipette Servicing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Nov 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MRC LMB Pipette Servicing" contract was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement fell under the services category, specifically miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, and laboratory pipettes and accessories. The contract was awarded on 4th November 2025, with a start date of 10th November 2025, running through to 30th September 2027. It was conducted through a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, meaning limited competition. The services are to be delivered in the East of England region, providing critical pipette servicing for the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly those focusing on laboratory pipette servicing and related accessories. Gilson Scientific Ltd, an SME based in Dunstable, successfully secured this contract, indicating that businesses with specialized expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance are well-suited to capitalize on such opportunities. Engaging in contracts like these can enable SMEs to expand their portfolio and deliver services crucial to central government research initiatives, thereby enhancing their market presence and expertise in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

MRC LMB Pipette Servicing

Notice Description

Provision of Pipette Servicing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,247 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GILSON SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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