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CSP26448 - Freezer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Research and Innovation, a prominent public authority, involves the purchase of two 105-litre compact ultra-low temperature freezers. This contract falls under the award stage, as detailed in a contract notice published on 17th April 2026. The procurement method highlights direct sourcing, conducted without competition due to specific technical requirements, earmarked for delivery within the United Kingdom. The process takes place in Swindon, under the Public Authority Central Government category, aligned with the legislation documented by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £18,768.60 gross, is scheduled from 17th to 22nd April 2026.

This contract poses a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of scientific equipment, particularly freezers, to explore direct partnerships with governmental entities such as UK Research and Innovation. Given the technical specificity and absence of competitive tendering, companies with proven capabilities in bespoke scientific equipment provision may find a niche market for their specialised products. SME suppliers with the capacity to fulfil technically demanding orders, like SCIQUIP LIMITED, which has been selected as the supplier for this tender, can leverage such procurement processes to cement their reputation and expand their portfolio with central government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26448 - Freezer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for 2 x 105 Litre Compact ULT Freezer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035247-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£15,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 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
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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

SCIQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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