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UKRI-5437 MRC LMS Laboratory System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process for the "UKRI-5437 MRC LMS Laboratory System," focusing on the provision of an Imaging Sample Preparation System. The procurement, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically involves a mass spectrometer. The process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Verulam Scientific Ltd, a supplier based in Haynes, United Kingdom. Though the tender is now complete, significant timelines included the award date on 14th November 2025 and the contract period from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. Deliveries related to this contract are expected to occur within the UK, specifically in the region of UKI3.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses involved in the development or supply of laboratory systems, particularly in imaging and sample preparation technologies. Companies that specialise in scientific equipment and have the capability to meet technical and delivery requirements are well-suited for such procurements. Although the process was direct and below the threshold, understanding such procurement trends and building relationships with central government entities like UKRI can enhance a firm's competitive edge for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5437 MRC LMS Laboratory System

Notice Description

The provision of Imaging Sample Preparation System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074616-2025
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

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 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
01793442000

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

VERULAM SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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