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CSP25486 - Freezer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Nov 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, sought the purchase of an ultra low temperature freezer under the title "CSP25486 - Freezer". The procurement process was handled directly without competition due to the specific nature of the goods required, and it falls below the threshold for competition. The project is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of goods procurement. With the procurement stage already complete, the contract was awarded on 30th October 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. PHC EUROPE B.V., a large enterprise based in Loughborough, was selected as the supplier, reflecting a strategic acquisition decision by the central government authority.

This tender provides a distinct business opportunity, particularly for suppliers capable of fulfilling niche or specialised equipment needs, such as manufacturers and distributors of scientific or biomedical equipment. Businesses operating within the niche market of laboratory and medical freezers could see an opportunity for growth by becoming trusted suppliers for future projects necessitating specialised procurement. The UK Research and Innovation's choice to proceed without open competition emphasises the importance of having unique product offerings or technical solutions that meet detailed specifications, offering a distinct competitive edge for businesses equipped to deliver bespoke solutions.

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Notice Title

CSP25486 - Freezer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only a particular supplier can supply the goods. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a ultra low temperature freezer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070501-2025
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
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 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

PHC EUROPE

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