---
title: "UKRI-5937 MRC Harwell LEV Systems Service and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067903"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067903"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067903.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067903.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# UKRI-5937 MRC Harwell LEV Systems Service and Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067903

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067903)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067903.json)

## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, focused on the service and maintenance of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems at MRC Harwell. The tender, numbered UKRI-5937, fell under the services industry category, specifically related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and repair and maintenance services. The contract, awarded to Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd, is active and commenced on 31st March 2026, set to run for one year ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement stage was completed, with the procurement method outlined as limited competition, below threshold, valuing £33,264 in total gross amount.

The awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in laboratory equipment service and maintenance. Walker Safety Cabinets Ltd, a large-scale business, succeeded in securing the contract, highlighting potential advantages for similar-sized companies with expertise in precision equipment maintenance. Such opportunities are beneficial for businesses looking to partner with UKRI in delivering high-quality service and maintenance, thereby strengthening their presence in the public sector procurement space. Companies with capabilities in handling central government contracts and possessing relevant industry experience are well-suited to vie for comparable projects.

## Notice

Provision of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems Service and Maintenance at MRC Harwell

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029613-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,720 |

## 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 | WALKER SAFETY CABINETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029613-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029613-2026
  31st 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

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067903. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067903.json.