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title: "UKRI-5623 Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060876"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# UKRI-5623 Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060876

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## Summary

The procurement process for the ultracentrifuge, titled "UKRI-5623 Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge", was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of goods and was carried out via a limited procurement method, specifically below threshold with limited competition. The tender’s procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Beckman Coulter UK Ltd on 19th January 2026, commencing immediately on the same date and expected to run until 25th February 2028. The ultracentrifuge will be delivered in the UKI3 region of the United Kingdom, and the overall contract value is £63,722.70 excluding VAT.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment. Large enterprises with the capability to provide advanced floor-model centrifuges, comprehensive installation services, and ongoing support would be particularly well-suited to supply such specialist equipment. Given the project's completion status, firms looking to engage in future similar procurements should focus on establishing competitive offerings that address UKRI's detailed technical and service requirements. The limited competition nature of this procurement process underscores the importance of potential suppliers maintaining close engagement with public authorities like UKRI to seize such targeted opportunities effectively.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to purchase an Optima XPN Ultracentrifuge from, including installation and 2 years protective cover for the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004249-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 25 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,722 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004249-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004249-2026
  19th January 2026 - 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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