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CSP25357 - NIM Crates

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Oct 2025 at 07:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25357 - NIM Crates" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process, categorised under goods and specifically relating to crates, has reached the award stage as of 7 October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold level. The involved organisation, UK Research and Innovation, operates within the central government sector, and UK Shared Business Services Ltd served as the procuring entity. The contract commenced on 3 October 2025 and is set to conclude by 2 March 2026, with a gross value of £15,282.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the goods and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in crates and related industrial supplies. The successful bidder, Southern Scientific Limited, an SME located in Henfield, showcases that smaller businesses are well-positioned to secure such contracts. Businesses with capabilities in efficient production and supply chain management can leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence and establish avenues for further government contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP25357 - NIM Crates

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for NIM crates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062670-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44619300 - Crates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,735 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 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

SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC

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