---
title: "UKRI-5436 Automated Microplate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fde3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-29"
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# UKRI-5436 Automated Microplate

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fde3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5436 Automated Microplate," undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has been completed. The procurement involves the acquisition of goods specifically in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates from Polaris House and manages this contract under the legal basis defined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method employed for this contract was 'limited,' indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract was awarded on 8th December 2025, with the contract period starting on 9th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The total contract value stands at £49,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for large suppliers in the precision equipment sector to enhance their business portfolio by supplying to a central government public authority. The award to Verulam Scientific Ltd, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the potential business growth for companies capable of providing high-quality laboratory equipment. Businesses specializing in laboratory instruments or precision optical equipment and possessing the capacity to cater to government contracts would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in future procurements under this category. This engagement not only solidifies relationships with government bodies like UKRI but also strengthens market presence in the public sector domain.

## Notice

Automated microplate stacker and linear stage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086353-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## 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

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

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086353-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086353-2025
  29th December 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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