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Notice Title

MRC LMS Hyperpolarisation System

Notice Description

The provision of Hyperpolarisation System at LMS.

Procurement Information

An open competitive procedure was conducted; however, no compliant bids were received. The authority therefore switched to a direct award in accordance with Section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad22
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052650-2026
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: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33113110 - Nuclear magnetic resonance scanners

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £503,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period: 17 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: SHEFFIELD SPINTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052650-2026
4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052642-2026
4th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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