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title: "UKRI-3750 MRC CFM NHPs Health Screening"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049729"
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# UKRI-3750 MRC CFM NHPs Health Screening

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049729

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a public procurement process for the provision of health screening services for non-human primates (NHP) at the MRC Centre for Macaques (CFM). The contract, awarded under the open procedure, focuses on pathology services and includes the processing and pathogen testing of biological samples from Rhesus macaques, supply of consumables, and transportation of samples. The service will be conducted in Wiltshire, with the total contract duration set for an initial period of three years, with two optional one-year extensions, amounting to a potential total duration of five years. Key dates include the award announcement on 20th December 2024, with Marshall UK (B&K Universal Ltd) being the named supplier. The total contract value is £250,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the biomedical and veterinary services industry, especially those with expertise in pathology and health screening for animals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in laboratory services, microbiological cultures, and research services could potentially benefit from participating in such tenders. The awarded open procurement process emphasises the value of quality and price equally, inviting businesses that can deliver high-standard services while maintaining competitive pricing. Additionally, the longer contract duration and option for extensions provide a stable engagement period that can contribute significantly to business growth and continuity.

## Notice

MRC CFM NHPs health screening services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MRC CFM NHPs Health Screening. 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/

Options: The contract shall be for an initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend for two further 1 year period (1 year + 1 year extensions). The total duration of the contract shall be for 5 years.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend for two further 1 year period (1 year + 1 year extensions). The total duration of the contract shall be for 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041168-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSHALL UK (B&K UNIVERSAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041168-2024
- 2 Sep 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027897-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=911376627
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Pathology-services./K34V5E6Z75
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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