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CSP26102 - Low Temperature Freezer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation and facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involves the acquisition of a low temperature freezer, identified under the title "CSP26102 - Low Temperature Freezer". This falls within the industry category of upright-type freezers and is technically based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, following a direct method due to an absence of competition, and culminated in an award dated 4th February 2026. The contract has been signed with PHC EUROPE B.V. and is set to run from 3rd February 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement was valued at £16,320 gross.

This contract offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those already involved in producing or supplying temperature-controlled storage solutions. Although this particular contract was awarded due to the lack of alternative suppliers, companies in similar industries should note the specific technical needs of bodies such as UK Research and Innovation. Expanding capabilities to meet such specialised requirements could enhance the competitive edge for businesses willing to invest in niche products for central government agencies. The delivery location being in the UK highlights an advantageous geographical focus for suppliers operating within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26102 - Low Temperature Freezer

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. Contract details notice for the supply of PHCbi TwinGuard ECO -86degC Upright VIP Freezer and delivery to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009814-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711123 - Upright-type freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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

PHC EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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