---
title: "UKRI-5248 MRC LMB Autoclave Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e07a"
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published: "2025-11-13"
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# UKRI-5248 MRC LMB Autoclave Replacement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e07a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5248 MRC LMB Autoclave Replacement" under a limited competition procurement method. The procurement process was aimed at replacing an autoclave at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the UKRI operates as a public authority within the central government sector. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Sychem Ltd, effective from 7th November 2025 until 31st March 2026. The main industry category for this contract is goods, specifically focusing on autoclaves, and the delivery is set for the East of England region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for suppliers in the medical and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those capable of offering specialised autoclave solutions. Businesses like large-scale suppliers of scientific equipment are well-positioned to compete for such contracts given the technical requirements and limited competition nature of the tender. Engaging with UKRI contracts can pave the way for future opportunities in high-value governmental projects, offering chances for long-term growth in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

Provision for the Replacement of Autoclave at MRC LMB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073559-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,485 |

## 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 | SYCHEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073559-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073559-2025
  13th November 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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