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CSP25335 - Biobar 22

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded a procurement process for the Biobar 22 project, directly awarding the contract to Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd. This procurement was carried out due to the lack of competition available for technical reasons, with only Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd able to supply the necessary goods. The procuring and overseeing entity for this process was UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Classed under the 'Fuels' industry category, the contract was formalised between 2nd September 2025 and 5th September 2025, located in the United Kingdom, with a total value of £12,355.04. The procurement stage is complete, with the direct method used indicating proceedings executed below the threshold required for a competitive tender.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine lubricants and related goods to develop a collaborative relationship with UK Research and Innovation and explore further opportunities in public procurement. While this particular contract was not openly competed, it underscores the importance of technical expertise and unique offerings as vital factors for securing direct awards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with niche capabilities similar to Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd are well-situated to pursue future contracts that require specific technical solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25335 - Biobar 22

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement:- Biobar 22

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05921f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053139-2025
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,355 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WILLIAMS MARINE LUBRICANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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