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title: "CSP25378 - Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a01f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# CSP25378 - Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a01f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, involved a direct purchase due to technical reasons. The tender, titled "CSP25378 - Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen," fell under the goods category and was essential for acquiring specific equipment. The process reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 22nd September 2025, and set to be active from 23rd September to 30th September 2025. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity. This procurement did not involve a competitive process as it was below the established threshold. The contracted supplier, Lab Mode Ltd, is also based in the United Kingdom and specialises in this niche requirement.

This tender offers a unique business growth opportunity for companies specialising in niche laboratory equipment, particularly those providing products like dewars for liquid nitrogen. Even though this specific contract was awarded directly to Lab Mode Ltd, understanding the needs of central government organisations like UK Research and Innovation can help similar suppliers position themselves for future tenders. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar procurements would likely include small to medium enterprises that specialise in manufacturing or distributing specialised scientific equipment and have the capability to address specific technical requirements efficiently. Engaging with services like UK Shared Business Services Ltd can also enhance a supplier's understanding of procurement processes.

## 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:- Purchase of 10 4L dewars to decant liquid nitrogen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058890-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,180 |

## 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 | LAB MODE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058890-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058890-2025
  23rd 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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