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UKRI-5950 MRC LMS Sequencing Kit's

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation, a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "UKRI-5950 MRC LMS Sequencing Kit's" pertains to the provision of sequencing kits for laboratory use, classified under laboratory reagents. The procurement followed a direct method, conducted below threshold without competition, and currently falls under the award and contract stage with UK Research & Innovation as the buyer and Broken String Biosciences Ltd as the supplier. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th November 2026, with the contract signed on 27th March 2026. The goods will be delivered to the region UKI3, United Kingdom, and the contract's gross value amounts to £39,999.60.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory equipment and reagents, specifically sequencing kits. Given its classification under goods for laboratory use, suppliers with expertise and capacity to deliver high-quality laboratory reagents are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although the process utilised a direct procurement method without competition due to budget constraints, businesses specialising in laboratory supplies can leverage partnerships and innovation to suit the specific needs of UK Research & Innovation and similar public authorities, enhancing their market presence and portfolio through such strategic engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5950 MRC LMS Sequencing Kit's

Notice Description

The provision of Sequencing Kit's for MRC LMS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030834-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
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

BROKEN STRING BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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