---
title: "UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059226"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059226

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns a contract managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028," involves the regular bulk supply of SDS CRM Diet for the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. Classified under the "animal feedstuffs" CPV category, this procurement process uses a direct award methodology, justified due to technical reasons. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with a possible extension of one year plus an additional year. The award phase is currently pending, with a future signature milestone scheduled for 12th September 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of animal feedstuffs, particularly those capable of handling regular bulk supplies. Given the direct award method, businesses with unique technical capabilities or existing strong relationships with UKRI may find themselves well-positioned to secure this contract. The substantial contract value of £238,853 (gross amounting to £238,854) signals a significant financial opportunity for companies in the relevant industry, allowing them to strengthen their portfolios and credentials within the public procurement space.

## Notice

3-year +1 +1 year Contract 01 Oct 2025-30 Sept 2028 for regular monthly bulk supply SDS CRM Diet to MRC LMB Cambridge

### Procurement Information

Direct award due to technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053148-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,853 |
| 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 (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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053148-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053148-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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