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title: "CSP25244 - Controlled Rate Freezer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058918"
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# CSP25244 - Controlled Rate Freezer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058918

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation for a project titled "CSP25244 - Controlled Rate Freezer," with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The process, classified under the "goods" category, involved the acquisition of freezing equipment and took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a limited competition, concluded with an active award to Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd. The contract started on 1st August 2025 and concluded on 6th August 2025, with a contract notice date of 15th August 2025. The procurement falls under central government public authority and adheres to the UKPGA legal framework.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses supplying scientific equipment, specifically freezing technology. Companies like Grant Instruments, which specialise in technologically advanced and scientific apparatus, are well-suited to compete in such niche markets. The limited competition nature of the procurement indicates a focused bidding process, ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with specialised capabilities, allowing them to reinforce their position within the industry. Such contracts can pave the way for significant networking and expansion possibilities within the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Grant controlled rate freezer with interchangeable head

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049203-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 6 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,000 |

## 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 | GRANT INSTRUMENTS (CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42513100 - Freezing equipment

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049203-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049203-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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