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PS26018 - Phospho Antibody Array Analysis

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26018 - Phospho Antibody Array Analysis" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, classified under the public authority category. This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category and involved a direct awarding method, below threshold, without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded to Creative Biolabs, Inc, a supplier located in the United States. The contract period spans from 27 January 2026 to 17 March 2026, and the contract was signed on the start date, valued at £13,208.41 excluding taxes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those engaged in analysis and consultancy in related fields. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Creative Biolabs, Inc, which have the capability to deliver specialised scientific services, would find this type of procurement particularly suitable due to its focused and niche requirements. Participation in such tenders provides these businesses with valuable experience, exposure, and growth potential within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

PS26018 - Phospho Antibody Array Analysis

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Phospho Antibody Array Analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£13,208 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 17 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, 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

CREATIVE BIOLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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