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title: "MRC LMB Pipette Servicing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# MRC LMB Pipette Servicing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de71

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "MRC LMB Pipette Servicing" contract was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement fell under the services category, specifically miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, and laboratory pipettes and accessories. The contract was awarded on 4th November 2025, with a start date of 10th November 2025, running through to 30th September 2027. It was conducted through a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, meaning limited competition. The services are to be delivered in the East of England region, providing critical pipette servicing for the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly those focusing on laboratory pipette servicing and related accessories. Gilson Scientific Ltd, an SME based in Dunstable, successfully secured this contract, indicating that businesses with specialized expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance are well-suited to capitalize on such opportunities. Engaging in contracts like these can enable SMEs to expand their portfolio and deliver services crucial to central government research initiatives, thereby enhancing their market presence and expertise in this niche sector.

## Notice

Provision of Pipette Servicing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072697-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,247 |

## 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 | GILSON SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072697-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072697-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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