---
title: "UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065687"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065687

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. This tender, titled "UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases," falls within the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is situated under the purview of public authority - central government. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, with the rationale for the award being the absence of competition due to technical reasons ensuring compatibility with the existing racking system. As of 11 March 2026, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period extending from 3 March 2026 to 31 December 2031, with an initial award notice published on 19 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that already have compatible systems with the UK's research facilities. As the procurement relied on technical compatibility with existing systems, firms with relevant technical expertise in producing compatible cage bases would be well-suited for similar contracts. While the procurement was awarded to Tecniplast UK Ltd, located in London, potential suppliers with similar technical capabilities could leverage this information to grow their business by exploring future contracts within the UK government's central public sector. This contract, with a gross value of £2,304,000, highlights the lucrative potential for businesses capable of fulfilling such specialised and niche requirements in the scientific research equipment sector.

## Notice

The Provision of Cage Bases to the MRC LMB and Ares Facility

### Procurement Information

The cage bases and accessories are designed and guaranteed to be fully compatible with the existing racking system. Therefore competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021715-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,920,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,920,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | TECNIPLAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021715-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015098-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014521-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021715-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015098-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014521-2026
  17th February 2026 - Transparency 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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