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CSP25012 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 May 2025 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25012 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of analysis apparatus and spectrometers, specifically targeting goods related to scientific equipment. The process has been designated as 'complete', with the contract signed on 27th April 2025. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, without competition, due to technical reasons requiring specific OEM parts from Thermo Fisher Scientific. The contract period was from 28th April to 1st May 2025, with a gross value of GBP 15,542.16.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mass spectrometer components and scientific equipment, particularly those able to supply or manufacture OEM parts. While the procurement process itself was concluded without competition, understanding the detailed requirements and technical specifications can guide businesses in aligning their offerings for future opportunities. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality scientific equipment or those developing innovative solutions in the spectrometry domain would be well-suited to explore similar future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25012 - 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-05109d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020373-2025
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
£12,951 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 1 May 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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