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CSP25255 - Pico Oven

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Aug 2025 at 07:14

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Pico Oven, with the award notably given to Quantum Fabrix Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on ovens, and is classified as a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, which spans from 4th July 2025 to 10th October 2025, was formalised on 3rd July 2025. The procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and has facilitated the process on behalf of the central government authority. The main goal was to acquire specialised equipment for which no reasonable alternatives were identified, hence the absence of a competitive tender stage.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant case study for businesses specialising in niche and high-tech equipment supply, demonstrating the viability of securing contracts through direct procurement avenues when specialised goods are involved. Companies with innovative products that cater to unique or unmet needs in the public sector may find similar opportunities for expanding their market reach. While this particular tender has been awarded to an SME, Quantum Fabrix Limited, it signals potential avenues for similar enterprises to focus on delivering specialised goods that can capture attention in direct procurement processes.

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Notice Title

CSP25255 - Pico Oven

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a Pico Oven.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051100-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711360 - Ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 10 Oct 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
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

QUANTUM FABRIX

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