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CSP25009- Research Equipment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2025 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process documented under contract ID "027919-2025" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. This process was focused on the procurement of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically a Thermo source interface, classified under CPV 38000000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, labelled as "Below threshold - without competition," as there was an absence of competition for technical reasons. The award stage is complete, having started with a contract sign-off on 8th May 2025 and an active contract period running from 9th May 2025 to 29th August 2025. The gross value of this procurement was £22,154.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for businesses operating in the supply of specialised laboratory and optical equipment. With the supplier selected as Ion Opticks PTY Ltd, a large-scale entity from Melbourne, Australia, it highlights the potential for international suppliers to engage in such contracts. Businesses specialising in precision instruments that meet specific technical requirements, particularly those without significant local competition, may find similar opportunities to collaborate with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation to supply bespoke equipment solutions. This procurement reflects the importance of niche expertise and technical capabilities in successfully securing contracts with central government bodies.

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Notice Title

CSP25009- Research Equipment

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, The requirement is for Thermo source interface

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027919-2025
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,462 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ION OPTICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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