Award

CSP25238 - Shimadza Pump for UPLiFT Project

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Aug 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25238 - Shimadza Pump for UPLiFT Project" was carried out by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory pumps and accessories. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 31st July 2025, and scheduled to conclude on 1st October 2025. The procurement method adopted was direct award, as it was below the threshold and did not involve competitive bidding.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment, such as laboratory pumps. SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Milton Keynes, has been successful in securing this contract, demonstrating the suitability of SMEs to enter this sector. Companies with a focus on innovative lab solutions and capability to meet niche scientific requirements would find similar procurements advantageous for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

CSP25238 - Shimadza Pump for UPLiFT Project

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Shimadza Pump for UPLiFT Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051935-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,814 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 1 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

SHIMADZU

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