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CSP26283 - Acid digestion vessels

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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25 Mar 2026 at 07:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26283 - Acid digestion vessels" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically synthesisers. The procurement stage has been completed as the contract was signed on the 2nd March 2026, and it runs until the 27th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct procurement without competition, considering no reasonable alternatives were available for the required goods.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment production and supply. SciMed Ltd, an SME based in Stockport, has been awarded this contract, reflecting the potential for small and medium enterprises to secure contracts within the public sector. Enterprises that can provide niche, high-quality laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar non-competitive procurement processes. As the supply relates to specialised laboratory equipment, companies in this sector should consider leveraging their expertise and unique offerings to participate in similar tenders that require direct procurement due to limited market alternatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26283 - Acid digestion vessels

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UKRI had a provision for Acid digestion vessels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027096-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

37315100 - Synthesisers

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
£10,161 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 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 & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

SciMed Ltd

Further Information

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