---
title: "CSP25486 - Freezer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d919"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# CSP25486 - Freezer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d919

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, sought the purchase of an ultra low temperature freezer under the title "CSP25486 - Freezer". The procurement process was handled directly without competition due to the specific nature of the goods required, and it falls below the threshold for competition. The project is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of goods procurement. With the procurement stage already complete, the contract was awarded on 30th October 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. PHC EUROPE B.V., a large enterprise based in Loughborough, was selected as the supplier, reflecting a strategic acquisition decision by the central government authority.

This tender provides a distinct business opportunity, particularly for suppliers capable of fulfilling niche or specialised equipment needs, such as manufacturers and distributors of scientific or biomedical equipment. Businesses operating within the niche market of laboratory and medical freezers could see an opportunity for growth by becoming trusted suppliers for future projects necessitating specialised procurement. The UK Research and Innovation's choice to proceed without open competition emphasises the importance of having unique product offerings or technical solutions that meet detailed specifications, offering a distinct competitive edge for businesses equipped to deliver bespoke solutions.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only a particular supplier can supply the goods. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a ultra low temperature freezer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070501-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,754 |

## 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 | PHC EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39711120 - Freezers

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070501-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phchd.com/eu/biomedical
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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