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UKRI-5937 MRC Harwell LEV Systems Service and Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, focused on the service and maintenance of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems at MRC Harwell. The tender, numbered UKRI-5937, fell under the services industry category, specifically related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and repair and maintenance services. The contract, awarded to Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd, is active and commenced on 31st March 2026, set to run for one year ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement stage was completed, with the procurement method outlined as limited competition, below threshold, valuing £33,264 in total gross amount.

The awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in laboratory equipment service and maintenance. Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd, a large-scale business, succeeded in securing the contract, highlighting potential advantages for similar-sized companies with expertise in precision equipment maintenance. Such opportunities are beneficial for businesses looking to partner with UKRI in delivering high-quality service and maintenance, thereby strengthening their presence in the public sector procurement space. Companies with capabilities in handling central government contracts and possessing relevant industry experience are well-suited to vie for comparable projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5937 MRC Harwell LEV Systems Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems Service and Maintenance at MRC Harwell

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029613-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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
Postcode Area
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

Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd

Further Information

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