---
title: "UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059227"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-09-22"
---

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

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059227

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent public authority in central government, concerns the contract titled "UKRI-5142 Bulk SDS CRM Diet_MRC-LMB Contract 2025-2028". This tender falls under the "goods" category, specifically involving the supply of animal feedstuffs. Taking place in Swindon, Wiltshire, the tender has been awarded in the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows a direct award method, under regulatory guidance UKPGA 2023/54, and is set to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years. The procurement phase has reached the 'Award' stage with key decisions and contract signing completed by 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of animal feedstuffs. Large-scale businesses with the capacity for regular monthly bulk supply chains, similar to Rettenmaier UK Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, stand to benefit from engaging in such tenders. The direct award approach taken by UKRI suggests that firms with specialised technical capabilities and strong performance track records in this niche sector will have a competitive advantage in securing future contracts. Potential suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate technical expertise and reliability to capitalise on similar procurement opportunities within the public sector.

## 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/058489-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £238,852 |

## Status

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

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058489-2025
- 2 Sep 2025 at 15:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053299-2025
- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053149-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058489-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053299-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053149-2025
  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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