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GSS25325 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 May 2025 at 10:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation and is supported by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, both based in Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "GSS25325 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables," falls under the goods category and specifically focuses on analysis apparatus and spectrometers. This procurement was carried out directly without competition, as Thermo Fisher Scientific is the only supplier capable of providing the necessary consumables for their equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 23rd April 2025 to 29th April 2025. The procurement method was below threshold and without competition, and the contract was signed on 21st April 2025.

This procurement offers opportunities for large-scale scientific equipment providers, like Thermo Fisher Scientific, which can supply highly specialised goods that meet precise technical specifications. Therefore, businesses with strengths in producing or supplying niche scientific components or consumables for proprietary equipment may find similar government contracts fitting and rewarding in terms of growth. Companies that can establish themselves as sole suppliers in specialised areas stand to benefit significantly from such direct procurement processes. Leveraging expertise in highly specific, technical fields could enhance business prospects in governmental and research-oriented procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25325 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement These consumables are for the current Thermo Fisher equipment. Only the OEM parts can be used in this equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019662-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,886 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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