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title: "CSP25335 - Biobar 22"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05921f"
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# CSP25335 - Biobar 22

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05921f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded a procurement process for the Biobar 22 project, directly awarding the contract to Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd. This procurement was carried out due to the lack of competition available for technical reasons, with only Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd able to supply the necessary goods. The procuring and overseeing entity for this process was UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Classed under the 'Fuels' industry category, the contract was formalised between 2nd September 2025 and 5th September 2025, located in the United Kingdom, with a total value of £12,355.04. The procurement stage is complete, with the direct method used indicating proceedings executed below the threshold required for a competitive tender.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine lubricants and related goods to develop a collaborative relationship with UK Research and Innovation and explore further opportunities in public procurement. While this particular contract was not openly competed, it underscores the importance of technical expertise and unique offerings as vital factors for securing direct awards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with niche capabilities similar to Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd are well-situated to pursue future contracts that require specific technical solutions.

## 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:- Biobar 22

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053139-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,355 |

## 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 | WILLIAMS MARINE LUBRICANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053139-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053139-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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