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UKRI-5480 MRC Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:16

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30 Jan 2026 at 14:43

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22 Dec 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook the procurement process titled "UKRI-5480 MRC Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping." This contract involved the provision of indirect calorimetry equipment to measure energy expenditure. The procurement, following an open procedure, was part of the goods category focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The award, granted to Sable Systems Europe GmbH, a small to medium-sized enterprise headquartered in Berlin, Germany, commenced on 6th March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2031. The contract includes an option for extended maintenance cover for up to five years following a three-year warranty period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in metabolic equipment and research instrumentation. With a gross contract value of £853,560, it is an attractive proposition for companies aiming to expand their market reach into public sector projects across the United Kingdom. The procurement was open to international competition, allowing enterprises with innovative solutions in the field to showcase their capabilities against world-class standards. Businesses in the SME category had a fair chance to compete, as evidenced by the successful award to Sable Systems Europe GmbH, thereby illustrating the accessible nature of this public procurement initiative.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5480 MRC Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping

Notice Description

Provision of Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping to measure energy expenditure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031108-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£711,300 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£711,300 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SABLE SYSTEMS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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