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GSS25329

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 May 2025 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GSS25329" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority headquartered in Swindon, UK. This tender pertained to the supply of "BrainPhys Neuronal Medium N2-A & SM1 Kit" under the miscellaneous medical devices and products category. As a direct procurement method was employed, the process reached the award stage on 12 May 2025, following the contract signing on 7 May 2025. Notably, this procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, designating STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the requirement. The active contract was initiated on 8 May 2025, with a gross value of £15,793.20.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in the manufacturing and supply of medical devices and products, especially those that can offer niche and technically advanced solutions. Companies looking to expand their market footprint in central government contracts for specific technical supplies will find this case particularly enlightening. Participation in such tenders necessitates a deep understanding of technical requirements and the capability to meet stringent product specifications, making it ideal for firms that can provide unique or specialised solutions aligned with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25329

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: BrainPhys Neuronal Medium N2-A & SM1 Kit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05106c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020298-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,161 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 8 May 2025 24 hours
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

STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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