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title: "UKRI-4331 MRC MLC Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a75e"
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# UKRI-4331 MRC MLC Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a75e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of a Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System for the Medical Research Council's Mary Lyon Centre, located in Oxfordshire. This tender, identified as UKRI-4331, falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" with a CPV classification code of 38000000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure. The key dates include the tender period ending on 11 November 2024 and the award period starting on 12 November 2024. The contract was awarded to Red Box Direct Limited t/a Columbus Instruments, with the contract valued at £188,127.66, signed on 12 December 2024, and scheduled to start on 16 December 2024 with an initial period of one year and the possibility of extension up to five years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies specialising in such equipment are well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide comprehensive solutions with high-quality standards. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the research and innovation sector, particularly those with a track record in delivering precision laboratory systems, should consider this opportunity. Additionally, the open procedure allows for a competitive bidding process, likely attracting a diverse range of suppliers aiming to secure long-term contracts with a prestigious entity like UKRI.

## Notice

Provision of Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System at the Mary Lyon Centre at the Medical Research Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Mouse Indirect Calorimetry System at the Mary Lyon Centre at the Medical Research Council. 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 duration shall be for a an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend the contract in 1 year increments up to a maximum contract period of 5 years.

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend the contract in 1 year increments up to a maximum contract period of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040424-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,330 |
| Lots value | £208,330 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £188,127 |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED BOX DIRECT LIMITED T/A COLUMBUS INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040424-2024
- 10 Oct 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032528-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=910188359
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./J654BD8ZGA
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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