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CSP26279 - AKTA flux for Ingo

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2026 at 07:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP26279 - AKTA flux for Ingo" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement falls under the Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment category, with delivery being made within the United Kingdom. The process was a limited competition below threshold as part of a tender initiated by UKRI, with the completion date on 5th March 2026. The contract between UK Research and Innovation and Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd has been awarded and commenced on 4th March 2026, set to conclude on 30th November 2026. The gross contract value is £27,525.05.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical and precision equipment to enhance growth potential and expand their market presence. The procurement method of limited competition suggests that businesses with specialised offerings and a strong market reputation would be well-suited to engage in similar future processes. Large-scale businesses with capabilities to supply high-quality laboratory equipment and maintain delivery within the stipulated timeframe would find this contract particularly advantageous. Moreover, the involvement of a central government buyer, such as UK Research and Innovation, indicates consistency in future procurement needs within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26279 - AKTA flux for Ingo

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 AKTA flux S and delivery to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019721-2026
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
£22,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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