---
title: "UKRI-4970 Harwell Health Screening Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05626f"
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# UKRI-4970 Harwell Health Screening Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05626f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed its procurement process for the "UKRI-4970 Harwell Health Screening Service" contract, which involves providing a health screening service for MRC Harwell over a period of two years. The contract, valued at £420,648 (gross), was awarded to Fera Science Ltd, a large supplier located in York. This open procedure procurement adheres to the legal requirements of the UK Procurement Act 2023/54 and is set to start on 8th January 2026, potentially extending until 7th January 2031, subject to renewals. The primary category for this service is research and pathology services, and the contract has been published under the Global Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contract signing was completed on 7th November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and pathology services, particularly those capable of meeting the technical and quality demands of a public sector health screening service. Organisations looking to expand into governmental contracts or increase their footprint in public health services will find this procurement advantageous, especially given its potential for renewals and the significance of UKRI as a governmental client. The awarded supplier, Fera Science Ltd, has demonstrated capability and competitiveness in the procurement process, with UKRI valuing both price and technical expertise, suggesting a favourable procurement environment for businesses equipped with robust industry knowledge and service quality. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with expertise in pathology services could greatly benefit from leveraging the experience and insights gained from such tenders for future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of a health screening service for MRC Harwell for a period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074103-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2027-07-13 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £350,540 |
| Contracts value | £350,540 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074103-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061823-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 15:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041776-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 15:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041432-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074103-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061823-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041776-2025
  21st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041432-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MQH000004S0CW2A0&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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