---
title: "UKRI-4869 MRC LMB Gas Cluster Ion Beam System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0542fe"
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# UKRI-4869 MRC LMB Gas Cluster Ion Beam System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0542fe

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## Summary

The public procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the procurement of a "Gas Cluster Ion Beam System" to be used by the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB). Located in Swindon, the UKRI has completed the procurement process under an open procedure, with the contract awarded to the SME Ionoptika. This procurement is categorised under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" and is set to be delivered to the United Kingdom, region UKH12. The award was announced on 15th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 2nd September 2025 and potentially extending through to 2031, subject to renewals. The procurement aligns with the UK's legal framework under the UK's Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the sectors of scientific instrumentation and technical services, particularly those specialising in precision laboratory equipment. SMEs like Ionoptika, which provide solutions for advanced research equipment, stand to benefit from such procurements. The focus on both installation and maintenance services could additionally appeal to firms offering integrated support services. Engaging with tenders of this nature not only fosters growth and innovation within smaller technical enterprises but also offers potential collaborative opportunities with prominent research organisations such as UKRI.

## Notice

Purchase installation, integration and maintenance of two Gas Cluster Ion Beam Systems To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973813448

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract duration shall be for a period of 25 months from the commencement of the Contract. UKRI reserves the right to extend this contract by up to four years in individual year increments from the end of the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049094-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | £441,118 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IONOPTIKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049094-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029990-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049094-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029990-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973813448
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BV37T9ECA3
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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