---
title: "UKRI-5751 High Speed Centrifuge and Rotor Packages"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# UKRI-5751 High Speed Centrifuge and Rotor Packages

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d01

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of high-speed centrifuge and rotor packages under tender ID UKRI-5751. Operating as a public authority within the central government, UKRI is located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This process falls under the industry category of laboratory equipment and accessories. The contract was part of a limited procurement method, specifically a below-threshold limited competition, with a focus on acquiring essential goods. The process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 19th February 2026, and is scheduled to conclude by 13th March 2026. The delivery location for the goods is indicated to be within the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers within the laboratory equipment sector. Given the procurement method details, companies with the capability to supply high-quality laboratory centrifuges and associated components would be particularly well-positioned. Enterprises like Beckman Coulter UK Ltd, a large supplier awarded the contract, demonstrate how businesses can leverage such opportunities to establish and expand their presence in the UK public sector. Businesses with existing expertise in producing or distributing laboratory equipment, including small to medium-sized enterprises, could find similar contracts beneficial for scaling their operations and building reputations with government entities.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier for the purchase of two high speed centrifuges and various rotors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017303-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,483 |

## 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

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017303-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017303-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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