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UKRI-5560 Pipette Tip Washer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has culminated in the award of a contract for the supply of a pipette tip washer, along with necessary software, installation, and training. This process pertains to the category of laboratory equipment within the goods sector. The contract, identified as UKRI-5560, involved a direct procurement method and was completed without competition, as it was below the threshold. The successful supplier, Grenova Inc, is responsible for fulfilling the requirements of this procurement. The award took place on 12th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 8th January 2026 and concluding on 20th February 2026. The delivery is expected to occur in the East of England region, UKH12.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Firms with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing laboratory equipment, particularly those that can handle direct procurement for bespoke projects, would find this contract beneficial for entering or expanding within the UK market. Large-scale suppliers with a readiness to collaborate on installation and training services will be particularly well-suited to such opportunities, especially when they can offer comprehensive support and meet specific technical requirements set by public authorities like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5560 Pipette Tip Washer

Notice Description

UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a pipette tip washer, including relevant software, installation and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002302-2026
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

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
£83,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 20 Feb 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
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

GRENOVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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