---
title: "GSS25329"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05106c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-12"
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# GSS25329

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05106c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GSS25329" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority headquartered in Swindon, UK. This tender pertained to the supply of "BrainPhys Neuronal Medium N2-A & SM1 Kit" under the miscellaneous medical devices and products category. As a direct procurement method was employed, the process reached the award stage on 12 May 2025, following the contract signing on 7 May 2025. Notably, this procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons, designating STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the requirement. The active contract was initiated on 8 May 2025, with a gross value of £15,793.20.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in the manufacturing and supply of medical devices and products, especially those that can offer niche and technically advanced solutions. Companies looking to expand their market footprint in central government contracts for specific technical supplies will find this case particularly enlightening. Participation in such tenders necessitates a deep understanding of technical requirements and the capability to meet stringent product specifications, making it ideal for firms that can provide unique or specialised solutions aligned with public sector needs.

## Notice

***** 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. Brief Description of Requirement: BrainPhys Neuronal Medium N2-A & SM1 Kit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020298-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 8 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,161 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020298-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020298-2025
  12th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stemcell.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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