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CSP25739 - Bags of Irradiated Gelatin

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Dec 2025 at 15:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP25739 - Bags of Irradiated Gelatin" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. This contracting authority sought a 12-month supply of powdered gelatin diet, consisting of six 1kg irradiated bags, to be delivered in 2026. The procurement stage has been completed with the award stage concluded on 23rd December 2025. The procurement was carried out using a direct method without competition due to specific technical reasons, and the awarded contract, valued at £24,886.68, commenced on 23rd December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026. The industry category for this procurement falls under "Miscellaneous food products and dried goods" (CPV: 15890000), with deliveries intended for the UK region.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in niche food products, particularly those with expertise in providing specific, technically complex goods. Although this procurement was not open to competition, indicating it is designed for entities capable of meeting precise technical requirements, businesses with similar capabilities might explore future opportunities in this segment. Large-scale suppliers or those with unique technical expertise in food product sterilisation and safety could consider collaborations or innovations that align with such procurement needs. Businesses situated in related fields should monitor similar procurement notices from UK Research and Innovation, signalling potential growth and expansion possibilities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25739 - Bags of Irradiated Gelatin

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 12 month supply for 2026 of powdered gelatin diet. 6x 1kg bags that are irradiated

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085926-2025
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,886 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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

SAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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