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CSP26503 - Chemicals

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 May 2026 at 07:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for contract titled "CSP26503 - Chemicals" was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of chemical products and was conducted through a limited competition procurement method. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded to MERCK LIFE SCIENCE UK LIMITED. The key dates for this contract include its signing on 5th May 2026 and its active period from 6th to 7th May 2026. The procurement method employed was below the threshold - limited competition, and the process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the chemical industry to establish or fortify relationships with central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. The procurement process highlights a preferential environment for businesses with capabilities in supplying chemical goods, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing and quality within restricted competition frameworks. Such tenders can significantly aid in business growth by expanding client bases and increasing the visibility of suppliers in the public procurement arena. Companies with experience in dealing with public sector clients and those capable of fulfilling short-term contracts efficiently would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CSP26503 - Chemicals

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for chemical goods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2026
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


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 7 May 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

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

Further Information

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