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CSP25409 - -80 freezer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Sep 2025 at 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House in Swindon, pertains to the supply of an industrial -80 freezer. The procurement falls under the industry category of Goods and took place through a direct procurement method without competition due to technical reasons, as only a specific supplier could meet the requirements. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract signed on 24 September 2025 and running from 25 September 2025 to 2 October 2025. The contracting process was completed below the threshold, eliminating the need for an open competition.

This tender offers specific business growth potential for companies specialising in scientific or industrial goods, particularly suppliers with unique technical capabilities to produce specialised equipment such as freezers. While the opportunity was not competed due to the specific technical requirements, businesses that can provide similar or complementary scientific equipment may consider monitoring future procurement announcements from UK Research and Innovation. The contract valued at £11,754 showcases a narrow focus on bespoke scientific equipment, implying that organisations capable of offering niche products could successfully engage with such government procurement processes. PHC EUROPE B.V., a large-scale supplier based in Loughborough, was awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunity for similar vendors to explore such unique tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25409 - -80 freezer

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:- -80 freezer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059632-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39711120 - Freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,754 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 2 Oct 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

PHC EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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