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title: "CSP25006 - Stem cell-derived neurons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05268a"
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# CSP25006 - Stem cell-derived neurons

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05268a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25006 - Stem cell-derived neurons" was completed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under chemical reagents in the goods industry, proceeded through a direct method due to lack of competition, with the technical requirement necessitating the selection of a specific supplier, Stemcell Technologies (UK). The procurement, now in the award stage, commenced on 2nd May 2025 and is scheduled to complete by 30th September 2025. The gross value of this contract is £16,897.20, reflecting a strategic investment in specialised goods within the scientific research sector.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in supplying specialised scientific products, specifically in neural and cerebral organoid kits. As the contract was awarded to Stemcell Technologies (UK), it highlights the importance of niche expertise and technical proficiency in capturing such opportunities. Companies that specialise in high-precision scientific supplies and can meet rigorous technical demands may find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio, especially those firms aspiring to collaborate with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation. Although this particular opportunity proceeded without open competition, it underscores the potential for suppliers adept at fulfilling highly specialised requirements.

## 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 required. Award notice for the supply of BrainPhys Neuronal Medium kit also STEMdiff Cerebral Organoid Kit and Freight to UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027565-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,081 |

## 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 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696300 - Chemical reagents

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 08:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027565-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027565-2025
  27th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.STEMCELL.COM
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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