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CSP26154 - 2 minus 80 freezers for archiving

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Feb 2026 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, involves the acquisition of two minus 80 freezers for archiving. This project falls under the goods industry category, specifically the freezer segment. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, below-threshold process, and the contract was awarded with completion. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd February 2026, and it spans from the 4th of February to the 9th of February 2026. The award and contract have been marked as complete, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. Lab Mode Ltd was the successful supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory-grade freezers or similar refrigeration equipment. SMEs, particularly those based in or able to supply to the UK market, stand to benefit from engagement in such contracts due to the specialised nature of the equipment required. The procurement process showcases the importance of specialist equipment providers in fulfilling contracts defined by central government entities, offering growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality goods within specified timelines and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26154 - 2 minus 80 freezers for archiving

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. ***** UKRI had a Provision for 2 minus 80 freezers for archiving.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011596-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39711120 - Freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2026 30 days
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

LAB MODE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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