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CSP26157 - LAB workbenches

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Feb 2026 at 11:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP26157 - LAB workbenches," pertains to the goods category, specifically laboratory benching, to be delivered within the UK. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded on 9th February 2026 to TEMA Solutions Ltd. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, as the total contract value (£36,521.06 gross) fell below the threshold for an open tender process. The contract period is set from 10th February to 30th October 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment. Large-scale businesses like TEMA Solutions Ltd, which has secured this contract, are well-placed to tender in such opportunities, especially those with capabilities to meet specific technical specifications and delivery timelines. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts and those positioned in the regional vicinity of Swindon or those already engaged with public sector procurement would find similar tenders advantageous for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26157 - LAB workbenches

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of LAB workbenches and shipping to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012289-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

39181000 - Laboratory benching

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,434 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 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

TEMA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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