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UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:10

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:23

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17 Feb 2026 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. This tender, titled "UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases," falls within the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is situated under the purview of public authority - central government. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, with the rationale for the award being the absence of competition due to technical reasons ensuring compatibility with the existing racking system. As of 11 March 2026, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period extending from 3 March 2026 to 31 December 2031, with an initial award notice published on 19 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that already have compatible systems with the UK's research facilities. As the procurement relied on technical compatibility with existing systems, firms with relevant technical expertise in producing compatible cage bases would be well-suited for similar contracts. While the procurement was awarded to Tecniplast UK Ltd, located in London, potential suppliers with similar technical capabilities could leverage this information to grow their business by exploring future contracts within the UK government's central public sector. This contract, with a gross value of £2,304,000, highlights the lucrative potential for businesses capable of fulfilling such specialised and niche requirements in the scientific research equipment sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases

Notice Description

The Provision of Cage Bases to the MRC LMB and Ares Facility

Procurement Information

The cage bases and accessories are designed and guaranteed to be fully compatible with the existing racking system. Therefore competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065687
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021715-2026
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
Direct award
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
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TECNIPLAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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