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CSP25521 - High Performance Conductive Adhesive

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Dec 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed by UK Research and Innovation involves the acquisition of a high-performance conductive adhesive. As part of a direct procurement method below the threshold and executed without competition due to technical reasons, the process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 8th December 2025, effective from 9th December 2025 until 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Goods', specifically adhesives (CPV code: 24911200), and involves UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, located at Polaris House, Swindon, UK. No tender competition was initiated, encapsulating the contract within central government procurement practices without listing calls for further bid submissions.

This tender presents a specialised opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of conductive adhesives, particularly those seeking contracts directly from government bodies. Companies like Ellsworth Adhesives Ltd have capitalised on this opportunity, showcasing potential growth by securing government procurement. SME suppliers specialising in advanced adhesive technologies will find similar opportunities for growth, leveraging the absence of competitive tendering to supply innovative materials directly to public authorities. This contract highlights the importance of technical capability and readiness in niche markets to meet the specific, non-competitive procurement needs of government agencies.

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Notice Title

CSP25521 - High Performance Conductive Adhesive

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. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of conductive adhesive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f877
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084105-2025
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

24911200 - Adhesives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,556 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 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

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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