---
title: "UKRI-5137 MRC Ventilation Discharge Line Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aba4"
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published: "2025-10-09"
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# UKRI-5137 MRC Ventilation Discharge Line Works

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aba4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-5137 MRC Ventilation Discharge Line Works," a project categorised under construction work for gas pipelines. The project entails the design and installation of bottled gas manifold pressure relief vent pipes at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. This tender, managed by the buyer located in Swindon, Wiltshire, fell under the "limited" procurement method, specifically a process below the threshold involving limited competition. The contract has been awarded to SHJ Hospital Pipelines Limited, with work expected to begin on 13th October 2025 and concluding on 28th November 2025. The total contract value stands at £149,980, reflecting the completion of the award stage with the deal signed on 6th October 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in construction work for gas pipelines. Companies with expertise in pressure relief systems and installation are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. SHJ Hospital Pipelines Limited, an SME, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating that smaller enterprises with specialised knowledge can thrive in public procurement. By tuning into processes like this, businesses can build valuable partnerships and enhance their visibility and credentials within the central government sector, paving the way for future opportunities in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to design and install bottled gas manifold pressure relief vent pipes at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063740-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,980 |

## 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 | SHJ HOSPITAL PIPELINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45231220 - Construction work for gas pipelines

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063740-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063740-2025
  9th October 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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