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title: "CSP25406 - Lab Components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a24a"
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# CSP25406 - Lab Components

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a24a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process concluded by UK Research and Innovation involves the acquisition of lab components and equipment, specifically targeting the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry sector. The procurement, identified by the title "CSP25406 - Lab Components," took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract has already progressed to the award stage, and a direct procurement method was utilised due to the absence of competitive suppliers able to fulfil the technical requirements. The contract was officially signed on 25th September 2025, with the active procurement period starting on 26th September and ending on 27th September 2025. The procurement was classified as below threshold, thus conducted without competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in high-precision laboratory components and equipment. It particularly benefits businesses with unique capabilities in manufacturing or supplying specialised technical equipment not widely available in the market, resulting in less competition for such contracts. Established suppliers similar to Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities, especially those capable of delivering goods under direct negotiation frameworks with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses focused on innovation within the scientific research and development sectors might find similar future opportunities advantageous for growth.

## 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. Details notice for lab components & equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059776-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,776 |

## 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 | OXFORD NANOIMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059776-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059776-2025
  25th 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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