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UKRI-5927 BAS - Millipore System Replacement

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for UKRI-5927 BAS - Millipore System Replacement was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 26th March 2026, involves the replacement of the Millipore System for the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement, categorised under laboratory and precision equipment, follows a direct method labelled 'Below threshold - without competition', indicating a swift and non-competitive process. Completed with Merck Life Science UK Ltd as the supplier, the contract spans from 23rd March 2026 to 29th May 2026, valued at £48,401.65 excluding VAT. The procurement stage is complete, focusing on goods delivery with the transaction active since signing on 17th March 2026.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5927 BAS - Millipore System Replacement

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply Millipore System Replacement to The British Antarctic Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06756f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028044-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,401 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 29 May 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
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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

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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