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UKRI-5623 Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the ultracentrifuge, titled "UKRI-5623 Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge", was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of goods and was carried out via a limited procurement method, specifically below threshold with limited competition. The tender’s procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Beckman Coulter UK Ltd on 19th January 2026, commencing immediately on the same date and expected to run until 25th February 2028. The ultracentrifuge will be delivered in the UKI3 region of the United Kingdom, and the overall contract value is £63,722.70 excluding VAT.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment. Large enterprises with the capability to provide advanced floor-model centrifuges, comprehensive installation services, and ongoing support would be particularly well-suited to supply such specialist equipment. Given the project's completion status, firms looking to engage in future similar procurements should focus on establishing competitive offerings that address UKRI's detailed technical and service requirements. The limited competition nature of this procurement process underscores the importance of potential suppliers maintaining close engagement with public authorities like UKRI to seize such targeted opportunities effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5623 Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to purchase an Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge from, including installation and 2 years protective cover for the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060876
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004249-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,722 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 25 Feb 2028 2-3 years
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

BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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