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CSP25633 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Dec 2025 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process awarding a contract titled "CSP25633 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece." This procurement, classified under the industry category of chemical elements and inorganic compounds, was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2025 and is active until 30th January 2026. The process employed a direct procurement method without competition, citing technical reasons that only a specific supplier could meet the requirements. The award, valued at £16,935.06 excluding VAT, signifies the completion of this procurement stage, now in its 'Award' phase.

This tender offers specialised opportunities for businesses capable of providing unique technical solutions, particularly within the field of chemical elements and components. Companies positioned to fulfil bespoke technical requirements, especially those experienced in providing scientific equipment and materials, would be well-suited to look for similar opportunities for business growth. SME's like Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited, who was successfully awarded the contract, exemplify the type of company that can benefit from niche, direct procurement processes where competition is limited. This sets a precedent for businesses that can supply specialised goods and services necessary for governmental and research organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25633 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece

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 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece For UKRI, MRC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080476-2025
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

24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,935 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 - 30 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

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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