---
title: "UKRI-5437 MRC LMS Laboratory System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-18"
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# UKRI-5437 MRC LMS Laboratory System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f7

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process for the "UKRI-5437 MRC LMS Laboratory System," focusing on the provision of an Imaging Sample Preparation System. The procurement, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically involves a mass spectrometer. The process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Verulam Scientific Ltd, a supplier based in Haynes, United Kingdom. Though the tender is now complete, significant timelines included the award date on 14th November 2025 and the contract period from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. Deliveries related to this contract are expected to occur within the UK, specifically in the region of UKI3.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses involved in the development or supply of laboratory systems, particularly in imaging and sample preparation technologies. Companies that specialise in scientific equipment and have the capability to meet technical and delivery requirements are well-suited for such procurements. Although the process was direct and below the threshold, understanding such procurement trends and building relationships with central government entities like UKRI can enhance a firm's competitive edge for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of Imaging Sample Preparation System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074616-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 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 | £71,900 |

## 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 | VERULAM SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074616-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074616-2025
  18th 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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