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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 06:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSP26540 - Orobraze," was managed by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, under the industry category of basic metals. This process is at the contract stage, with completion status as of 19th June 2026. Conducted through a direct procurement method, it involves the award of a contract to supply Orobraze, including freight and Certificates of Conformity and Analysis. The procurement did not involve competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives for the required goods. The contract commenced on 18th June 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st October 2026, with an overall contract value of £19,782.17 (including VAT).

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for large suppliers specialising in basic metals supply and those capable of delivering specialised products such as Orobraze. Given the direct award to Johnson Matthey PLC, it signifies a demand for organisations that can provide niche metal products and relevant certifications. Businesses in the central government public authority sector or those already engaging with UK Research and Innovation might find similar opportunities, illustrating the value in fortifying relationships with key government entities and offering specialised goods that meet stringent compliance and certification requirements.

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Notice Title

CSP26540 - Orobraze

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Contract details notice for the supply of Orobraze with freight and Certificates of Conformity and Analysis to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b890
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057809-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14700000 - Basic metals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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

JOHNSON MATTHEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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