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CSP25378 - Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen.

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Sep 2025 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, involved a direct purchase due to technical reasons. The tender, titled "CSP25378 - Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen," fell under the goods category and was essential for acquiring specific equipment. The process reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 22nd September 2025, and set to be active from 23rd September to 30th September 2025. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity. This procurement did not involve a competitive process as it was below the established threshold. The contracted supplier, Lab Mode Ltd, is also based in the United Kingdom and specialises in this niche requirement.

This tender offers a unique business growth opportunity for companies specialising in niche laboratory equipment, particularly those providing products like dewars for liquid nitrogen. Even though this specific contract was awarded directly to Lab Mode Ltd, understanding the needs of central government organisations like UK Research and Innovation can help similar suppliers position themselves for future tenders. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar procurements would likely include small to medium enterprises that specialise in manufacturing or distributing specialised scientific equipment and have the capability to address specific technical requirements efficiently. Engaging with services like UK Shared Business Services Ltd can also enhance a supplier's understanding of procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25378 - Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen.

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:- Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a01f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058890-2025
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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 30 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
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

LAB MODE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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