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CSP26094-Beckman xpn-80 ultra centrifuge

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2026 at 10:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26094-Beckman xpn-80 ultra centrifuge" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This action was part of a limited competition procurement exercise classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being awarded on 28th January 2026 and concluding on 11th March 2026. The procurement utilized a below-threshold, limited competition method. The buying entity is a central government public authority, ensuring a legitimate and regulated process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the laboratory equipment sector, specifically those capable of providing specialised equipment like ultra centrifuges or similar precision instruments. Large scale suppliers, like Beckman Coulter UK Ltd, which was the successful bidder for this contract, would find this procurement process aligned with their capabilities, especially organisations capable of meeting central government standards and requirements. Such procurement processes allow businesses to engage with central government initiatives, enhancing growth through high-profile contracts and fostering robust market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26094-Beckman xpn-80 ultra centrifuge

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DWTAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief Description of Requirement Laboratory accessories - Beckman xpn-80 ultra centrifuge

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008341-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,738 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 11 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, 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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