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Ultra, High-speed, & Bench Top centrifuges

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a public authority based in Woking, UK, has completed a procurement process for "Ultra, High-speed, & Bench Top centrifuges" for its Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM). This decision supports the construction of a new GMP facility aimed at promoting vaccine technology development for combating livestock diseases. The procurement, conducted through a direct method below threshold without competition, concluded with the award on 12th January 2026. Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited, located in Amersham, has been appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £195,000, runs from January 2026 to January 2027. The awarded goods fall under the main procurement category of laboratory centrifuges and accessories and will be delivered within the UKJ25 region.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for companies supplying advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those specializing in scientific and medical devices. The direct procurement route suggests emphasis on specific, high-quality specifications tailored to the buyer's needs; therefore, businesses with robust technological capabilities and experience in high-speed centrifuge production would be well-positioned. Additionally, firms looking to establish or strengthen relationships with governmental bodies in the UK might find this contract beneficial for strategic growth and potential future collaborations in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultra, High-speed, & Bench Top centrifuges

Notice Description

The Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM) based at the Pirbright Institute will support the development and deployment of vaccine technologies to combat neglected and emerging diseases of livestock, including zoonotic diseases that represent a threat to public health. To enable this, a new GMP facility, scheduled for completion in early 2026, will need to be equipment with appropriate equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005309-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 1-2 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
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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