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CSP26301 - Small Molecule Open Del Kit

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Mar 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. The initiative, titled "CSP26301 - Small Molecule Open Del Kit," falls within the chemical products and medical equipment industry categories. It concludes a limited competition procedure organised by the procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract signed on 4th March 2026, set to be active from 5th March to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £42,500, was awarded to HitGen Inc, a large-scale supplier based in Chengdu, China. The delivery of goods is intended for the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the chemical and medical equipment sectors to expand their reach within central government procurement channels. Companies with expertise in producing pharmaceuticals, chemical products, or medical equipment would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement exercises in the future. The procurement method was limited competition, presenting a chance for businesses to leverage their specialised capabilities to align with UK Research and Innovation's specific requirements. Businesses aiming to work with public authorities could find growth opportunities by participating in subsequent tenders that align with their industry expertise.

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Notice Title

CSP26301 - Small Molecule Open Del Kit

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Small Molecule Open Del Kit to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021175-2026
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

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

HITGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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