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CSP25006 - Stem cell-derived neurons

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 May 2025 at 08:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25006 - Stem cell-derived neurons" was completed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under chemical reagents in the goods industry, proceeded through a direct method due to lack of competition, with the technical requirement necessitating the selection of a specific supplier, Stemcell Technologies (UK). The procurement, now in the award stage, commenced on 2nd May 2025 and is scheduled to complete by 30th September 2025. The gross value of this contract is £16,897.20, reflecting a strategic investment in specialised goods within the scientific research sector.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in supplying specialised scientific products, specifically in neural and cerebral organoid kits. As the contract was awarded to Stemcell Technologies (UK), it highlights the importance of niche expertise and technical proficiency in capturing such opportunities. Companies that specialise in high-precision scientific supplies and can meet rigorous technical demands may find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio, especially those firms aspiring to collaborate with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation. Although this particular opportunity proceeded without open competition, it underscores the potential for suppliers adept at fulfilling highly specialised requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25006 - Stem cell-derived neurons

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 required. Award notice for the supply of BrainPhys Neuronal Medium kit also STEMdiff Cerebral Organoid Kit and Freight to UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05268a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027565-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,081 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
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 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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