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PS25384-Radiochemical analysis of ion exchange resin samples.

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, managed by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the "PS25384-Radiochemical analysis of ion exchange resin samples." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The process is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, within region UKK14, and the procurement stage is at the Award phase following a limited competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 5 January 2026, with the contract period running from 31 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method involved a limited approach due to being below the threshold, highlighting the specific nature of the requirement and targeted selection.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in radiochemical analysis and research services, particularly those looking to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses such as SMEs involved in scientific and technical consultancy may find this contract conducive to expanding their portfolio within the central government sector. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity suggests streamlined processes and established management of procurement activities, which supports a conducive and efficient business environment. The contract value offers a substantial project, encouraging participation from capable and well-aligned firms in the research and development field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25384-Radiochemical analysis of ion exchange resin samples.

Notice Description

****THIS PROCUREMENT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief description of requirement Radiochemical analysis of ion exchange resin samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060022
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,030 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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, professionalservices@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

IRAS ACTIVE ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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