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UKRI-5248 MRC LMB Autoclave Replacement

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Nov 2025 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5248 MRC LMB Autoclave Replacement" under a limited competition procurement method. The procurement process was aimed at replacing an autoclave at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the UKRI operates as a public authority within the central government sector. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Sychem Ltd, effective from 7th November 2025 until 31st March 2026. The main industry category for this contract is goods, specifically focusing on autoclaves, and the delivery is set for the East of England region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for suppliers in the medical and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those capable of offering specialised autoclave solutions. Businesses like large-scale suppliers of scientific equipment are well-positioned to compete for such contracts given the technical requirements and limited competition nature of the tender. Engaging with UKRI contracts can pave the way for future opportunities in high-value governmental projects, offering chances for long-term growth in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5248 MRC LMB Autoclave Replacement

Notice Description

Provision for the Replacement of Autoclave at MRC LMB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e07a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073559-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified
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

SYCHEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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