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CSP25172 - Bespoke Paint

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jul 2025 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, involved the direct purchase of bespoke paint for matching an existing shade on a vessel. Classified within the goods category, specifically paints, this contract was executed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. Lying within the UK region, the procurement was uniquely conducted without competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives. The tender was completed with International Paint Ltd serving as the supplier. The contract, valued at £13,720.65, was signed on 13th July 2025, commencing on 14th July 2025, and reaching its conclusion on 8th August 2025.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers within the paint manufacturing industry, especially those with specialized expertise in bespoke paint production. The decision for a direct procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses that can provide niche or highly specialised products that face minimal competition. Firms possessing agility and the capability to deliver tailored solutions in a timely manner stand to benefit significantly from such procurement arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25172 - Bespoke Paint

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for paint to be supplied to match the current shade on the vessel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040075-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 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

INTERNATIONAL PAINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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