Award

Talin Shock Absorbing Materials (TSAMs)

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 09:09

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Talin Shock Absorbing Materials (TSAMs)" was conducted by The University Of Kent, a public authority classified under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category and involves producing 5 grams of a protein monomeric unit through industrial processes. With a gross value of £35,876, the procurement was completed through a direct method below the competition threshold. The location of delivery is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ4 region. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract status marked as complete. The award was made to Rodon Biologics, a supplier based in Portugal, and is set to run from 10 May 2025 to 9 May 2026, with the future signature date scheduled for 9 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses working within the chemical and materials industries, especially those adept in producing fine and various chemical products. As the procurement was sourced without competition, it is particularly suitable for specialised small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of expertly handling and delivering niche industrial processes. Organisations looking to expand their footprint in the UK market and build partnerships with educational institutions could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities with sub-central government authorities like The University Of Kent.

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Notice Title

Talin Shock Absorbing Materials (TSAMs)

Notice Description

To complete this project we need to produce 5 g of a protein monmeric unit produced by industrial processes. PS35,876 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24900000 - Fine and various chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RODON BIOLOGICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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