---
title: "UKRI-5927 BAS - Millipore System Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06756f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-26"
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# UKRI-5927 BAS - Millipore System Replacement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06756f

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## Summary

The procurement process for UKRI-5927 BAS - Millipore System Replacement was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 26th March 2026, involves the replacement of the Millipore System for the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement, categorised under laboratory and precision equipment, follows a direct method labelled 'Below threshold - without competition', indicating a swift and non-competitive process. Completed with Merck Life Science UK Ltd as the supplier, the contract spans from 23rd March 2026 to 29th May 2026, valued at £48,401.65 excluding VAT. The procurement stage is complete, focusing on goods delivery with the transaction active since signing on 17th March 2026.

The award of this contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Large enterprises, particularly those with expertise in such goods, may find growth prospects in securing similar non-competitive tenders with public authorities like UKRI. Given the specific nature of the goods involved, businesses already serving or aiming to serve scientific communities, especially those dealing with research and polar expeditions, are well-positioned to leverage their skills and resources to meet such procurement needs efficiently.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply Millipore System Replacement to The British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028044-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,401 |

## 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 | MERCK LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028044-2026
  26th March 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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