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UKRI-5751 High Speed Centrifuge and Rotor Packages

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of high-speed centrifuge and rotor packages under tender ID UKRI-5751. Operating as a public authority within the central government, UKRI is located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This process falls under the industry category of laboratory equipment and accessories. The contract was part of a limited procurement method, specifically a below-threshold limited competition, with a focus on acquiring essential goods. The process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 19th February 2026, and is scheduled to conclude by 13th March 2026. The delivery location for the goods is indicated to be within the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers within the laboratory equipment sector. Given the procurement method details, companies with the capability to supply high-quality laboratory centrifuges and associated components would be particularly well-positioned. Enterprises like Beckman Coulter UK Ltd, a large supplier awarded the contract, demonstrate how businesses can leverage such opportunities to establish and expand their presence in the UK public sector. Businesses with existing expertise in producing or distributing laboratory equipment, including small to medium-sized enterprises, could find similar contracts beneficial for scaling their operations and building reputations with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5751 High Speed Centrifuge and Rotor Packages

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier for the purchase of two high speed centrifuges and various rotors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017303-2026
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

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,483 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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

BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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