UKRI Contract Awarded to Tecniplast UK Ltd for Cage Bases
Summary
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract valued at £2.3 million to Tecniplast UK Ltd for the provision of cage bases. The contract was signed on March 2, 2026, and will run from March 3, 2026, to December 31, 2031.
What changed
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has announced the award of a contract to Tecniplast UK Ltd for the provision of cage bases to the MRC LMB and Ares Facility. The contract is valued at £1,920,000 excluding VAT (£2,304,000 including VAT) and is scheduled to run for approximately five years, from March 3, 2026, to December 31, 2031. The procurement was conducted via a direct award due to technical reasons, as the cage bases are designed for compatibility with existing racking systems.
This notice serves as an informational update regarding a government procurement. While it does not impose new direct obligations on most regulated entities, it highlights a significant contract award within the public sector. Companies involved in supplying laboratory equipment or similar goods to government agencies should note the details of this award and the direct award justification, which may be relevant for future tender opportunities or understanding procurement processes.
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Contract
UKRI-5311 MRC LMB Provision of Cage Bases
- UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-021715
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065687 (view related notices)
Published 11 March 2026, 12:10pm
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UKRI-5311
Description
The Provision of Cage Bases to the MRC LMB and Ares Facility
Contract 2. Tecniplast UK Ltd
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,920,000 excluding VAT
- £2,304,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates
- 3 March 2026 to 31 December 2031
- 5 years, 9 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
N/A
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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
Supplier
Tecniplast UK Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJXZ-5642-HYLN 27 Old Gloucester Street,
London
WC1N 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: info@tecniplastuk.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Tecniplast UK Ltd
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: MRCProcurement
Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org /
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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