---
title: "UKRI-5257 MRC LMB Microfluidic System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a270"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-25"
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# UKRI-5257 MRC LMB Microfluidic System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a270

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5257 MRC LMB Microfluidic System" involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment', and is geographically located in the United Kingdom, specifically Wiltshire and Cambridge regions. The procurement was carried out under limited competition below the threshold, with the procurement and subsequent awarding of the contract now complete. The contract was signed on 22nd September 2025, with the execution period running from 24th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £55,000 excluding VAT, emphasises the supply of goods and was awarded to Engivent Ltd.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and development of laboratory equipment, particularly those focused on microfluidic technologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with proven expertise in delivering advanced laboratory systems could find significant value in participating in such procurements due to the focused nature of the competition. Engivent Ltd, being a successful supplier for this contract, exemplifies how SMEs can effectively compete and secure government contracts in this high-tech field. This tender is indicative of the potential for businesses to expand their portfolios within the public sector's demand for specialised scientific equipment.

## Notice

Purchase and Development of a Microfluidic System at MRC LMB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059837-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059837-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059837-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details 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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