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CSP25637 - CellDrop Fli

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Dec 2025 at 09:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25637 - CellDrop Fli" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was identified under the ID "080445-2025" and falls within the medical equipment industry category. The process reached the Award stage as of 8th December 2025, with a contract period effective from 3rd December 2025 to 5th January 2026. This particular procurement was completed through a direct method, below threshold, without competition due to technical reasons, wherein only a specific supplier, CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE LIMITED, could fulfil the requirement.

This tender represents a targeted opportunity, particularly suitable for businesses specialising in niche medical equipment supplies whose capabilities align with specialised needs. It presents a growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cambridge Bioscience Limited, which was able to leverage its unique product offerings to secure the contract valued at £12,000. Such direct procurement methods can enable suppliers with specialised products to establish robust relationships with central government bodies, enhancing their business credibility and providing a platform for future opportunities in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25637 - CellDrop Fli

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 required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of CellDrop Fli for cell counting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f05d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080445-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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

CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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