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UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 17:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the provision of cage bases to the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB) and the Ares Facility. This process, titled "UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases," falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, conducted through a direct award method due to technical compatibility requirements, has been completed with the contract expected to commence on 5th March 2026 and run until 4th March 2030. The total contract value is £2,304,000, with the award pending as of 17th February 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, specifically those capable of providing components that are compatible with existing systems. Tecniplast UK Ltd, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of enterprise well-suited to this opportunity. The contract highlights the importance of tailoring products to meet specific technical requirements, which can be a critical factor in securing government contracts. Businesses with expertise in laboratory apparatus and the ability to deliver specialised equipment are likely to find similar procurement opportunities to be an effective avenue for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065687
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015098-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRCProcurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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