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title: "GB-London: UKRI-4607 FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation"
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# GB-London: UKRI-4607 FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8053a819-dfc3-43cf-8c19-d3ff07b81512

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-London: UKRI-4607 FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation". The procurement falls under the "Blood products" industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated earlier and the final award was made on 28 January 2025, with the contract starting from 29 January 2025 and ending on 28 January 2026. The total contract value is £49,050. The procurement method and type of procurement process details are not specified.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities by entering the healthcare market, particularly for those involved in the supply of blood products. The contract was awarded to Merck Life Science UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This opportunity may suit large enterprises with expertise in medical and scientific supplies who are capable of fulfilling specific batch upfront purchases and stock reservations. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish or strengthen their presence in the healthcare supply sector.

## Notice

FBS Specific Batch Upfront Purchase & Stock Reservation Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911d03ab-fb55-4440-a333-dd173fd5124c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCK LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141510 - Blood products

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911d03ab-fb55-4440-a333-dd173fd5124c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911d03ab-fb55-4440-a333-dd173fd5124c
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=921536169
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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