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CSP25302 - Ultra-Microbalance for High Precision Weighing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was concluded by UK Research and Innovation for the purchase of an ultra-microbalance specifically designed for high precision weighing. The procurement, conducted through a limited competition method, falls under the goods industry category, with the contract being awarded to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd. The location for this procurement is in Swindon, United Kingdom, and the overall process was completed as of 28 August 2025. The contract spanned from 19 August 2025 to 25 August 2025, with a total gross contract value of £37,575.60.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the scientific supplies sector, particularly those specialising in precision instruments and calibration services, to potentially engage in similar procurement contracts. Companies that provide installation, calibration, and anti-vibration services for precision instruments would also be well-suited to compete in this type of procurement exercise. Engaging in such contracts can drive business growth by establishing stronger relationships with government bodies like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25302 - Ultra-Microbalance for High Precision Weighing

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 Purchasing of ultra-microbalance for high precision weighing. This includes installation, calibration and anti-vibration services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051832-2025
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38311210 - Calibration weights

42923100 - Weighing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,313 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 25 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

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LTD (SLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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