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CSP25244 - Controlled Rate Freezer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Aug 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation for a project titled "CSP25244 - Controlled Rate Freezer," with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The process, classified under the "goods" category, involved the acquisition of freezing equipment and took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a limited competition, concluded with an active award to Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd. The contract started on 1st August 2025 and concluded on 6th August 2025, with a contract notice date of 15th August 2025. The procurement falls under central government public authority and adheres to the UKPGA legal framework.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses supplying scientific equipment, specifically freezing technology. Companies like Grant Instruments, which specialise in technologically advanced and scientific apparatus, are well-suited to compete in such niche markets. The limited competition nature of the procurement indicates a focused bidding process, ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with specialised capabilities, allowing them to reinforce their position within the industry. Such contracts can pave the way for significant networking and expansion possibilities within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

CSP25244 - Controlled Rate Freezer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Grant controlled rate freezer with interchangeable head

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049203-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42513100 - Freezing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 6 Aug 2025 30 days
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
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

GRANT INSTRUMENTS (CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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