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title: "UKRI-5480 MRC Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3e"
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# UKRI-5480 MRC Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3e

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook the procurement process titled "UKRI-5480 MRC Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping." This contract involved the provision of indirect calorimetry equipment to measure energy expenditure. The procurement, following an open procedure, was part of the goods category focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The award, granted to Sable Systems Europe GmbH, a small to medium-sized enterprise headquartered in Berlin, Germany, commenced on 6th March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2031. The contract includes an option for extended maintenance cover for up to five years following a three-year warranty period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in metabolic equipment and research instrumentation. With a gross contract value of £853,560, it is an attractive proposition for companies aiming to expand their market reach into public sector projects across the United Kingdom. The procurement was open to international competition, allowing enterprises with innovative solutions in the field to showcase their capabilities against world-class standards. Businesses in the SME category had a fair chance to compete, as evidenced by the successful award to Sable Systems Europe GmbH, thereby illustrating the accessible nature of this public procurement initiative.

## Notice

Provision of Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping to measure energy expenditure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031108-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £711,300 |
| Contracts value | £711,300 |

## 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 | TLI3 Inner London - West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SABLE SYSTEMS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031108-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008524-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 10:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031108-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008524-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085266-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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