---
title: "CSP25172 - Bespoke Paint"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f98"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-07-15"
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# CSP25172 - Bespoke Paint

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f98

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, involved the direct purchase of bespoke paint for matching an existing shade on a vessel. Classified within the goods category, specifically paints, this contract was executed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. Lying within the UK region, the procurement was uniquely conducted without competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives. The tender was completed with International Paint Ltd serving as the supplier. The contract, valued at £13,720.65, was signed on 13th July 2025, commencing on 14th July 2025, and reaching its conclusion on 8th August 2025.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers within the paint manufacturing industry, especially those with specialized expertise in bespoke paint production. The decision for a direct procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses that can provide niche or highly specialised products that face minimal competition. Firms possessing agility and the capability to deliver tailored solutions in a timely manner stand to benefit significantly from such procurement arrangements.

## Notice

***** 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. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for paint to be supplied to match the current shade on the vessel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040075-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,720 |

## 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 | INTERNATIONAL PAINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44810000 - Paints

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040075-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040075-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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