Scope
Reference
UKRI-5311
Description
The Provision of Cage Bases to the MRC LMB and Ares Facility
Contract 1. UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £1,920,000 excluding VAT
- £2,304,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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.
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government