---
title: "CSP25255 - Pico Oven"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d67"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-26"
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# CSP25255 - Pico Oven

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d67

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Pico Oven, with the award notably given to Quantum Fabrix Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on ovens, and is classified as a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, which spans from 4th July 2025 to 10th October 2025, was formalised on 3rd July 2025. The procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and has facilitated the process on behalf of the central government authority. The main goal was to acquire specialised equipment for which no reasonable alternatives were identified, hence the absence of a competitive tender stage.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant case study for businesses specialising in niche and high-tech equipment supply, demonstrating the viability of securing contracts through direct procurement avenues when specialised goods are involved. Companies with innovative products that cater to unique or unmet needs in the public sector may find similar opportunities for expanding their market reach. While this particular tender has been awarded to an SME, Quantum Fabrix Limited, it signals potential avenues for similar enterprises to focus on delivering specialised goods that can capture attention in direct procurement processes.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a Pico Oven.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051100-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,875 |

## 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 | QUANTUM FABRIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711360 - Ovens

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 07:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051100-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051100-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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