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UKRI-5436 Automated Microplate

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Dec 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5436 Automated Microplate," undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has been completed. The procurement involves the acquisition of goods specifically in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates from Polaris House and manages this contract under the legal basis defined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method employed for this contract was 'limited,' indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract was awarded on 8th December 2025, with the contract period starting on 9th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The total contract value stands at £49,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for large suppliers in the precision equipment sector to enhance their business portfolio by supplying to a central government public authority. The award to Verulam Scientific Ltd, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the potential business growth for companies capable of providing high-quality laboratory equipment. Businesses specializing in laboratory instruments or precision optical equipment and possessing the capacity to cater to government contracts would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in future procurements under this category. This engagement not only solidifies relationships with government bodies like UKRI but also strengthens market presence in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5436 Automated Microplate

Notice Description

Automated microplate stacker and linear stage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fde3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086353-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793867000

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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