Scope
Description
UK Research and Innovation at Harwell is seeking to purchase a replacement automated bottle processing system. The system should be capable of automatic bottle de-capping, bottle emptying, washing and rinsing.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 11 March 2029
- 3 years, 4 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42921000 - Machinery for cleaning, filling, packing or wrapping bottles or other containers
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical/Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government