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UKRI-5700 Bespoke XL Change Station

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) completed a procurement process for the purchase of a bespoke XL Change Station, with the contract being awarded to Sychem Ltd. This process, identified as UKRI-5700, falls under the 'goods' category with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract, awarded on 26 January 2026, has an active status and spans from 27 January to 31 March 2026. The delivery of the equipment is expected in the UKJ1 region of the United Kingdom with a contract value set at £111,996.00 (net), under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying similar high-end apparatus could leverage such opportunities for establishing or expanding their market presence within the public sector. Given the involvement of central government purchasing authorities like UKRI, there can be substantial benefits in forming lasting business relationships that may lead to further collaborations. The limited competition model further encourages smaller businesses to engage, as competitive pressures remain manageable.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5700 Bespoke XL Change Station

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to purchase a bespoke XL change station from.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010000-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,996 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 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
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

SYCHEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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