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CSP26564 - Autoclave

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation for the acquisition of an autoclave under the title "CSP26564 - Autoclave". This process falls within the goods category and is associated with the public authority - central government industry, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition, due to technical reasons indicating that only a specific supplier could deliver the required goods. The contract reached its conclusion on 3rd June 2026, following the award stage, with current status reflected as complete.

This tender represents a specific opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of scientific equipment, particularly those that provide autoclaves. Although this particular contract was awarded due to pre-determined technical specifications limiting competition, understanding such procurement mechanisms can aid businesses in aligning their offerings to fit similar niche demands in the future. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on niche scientific equipment could find promising growth opportunities by ensuring compliance with technical requirements for similar contracts offered by major public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. The defined procurement scope exemplifies how businesses in the scientific equipment sector can strategically position themselves for future contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP26564 - Autoclave

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 an autoclave.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aae0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051627-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,626 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 3 Jun 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

ASTELL SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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