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title: "CSP25637 - CellDrop Fli"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f05d"
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# CSP25637 - CellDrop Fli

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f05d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSP25637 - CellDrop Fli" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was identified under the ID "080445-2025" and falls within the medical equipment industry category. The process reached the Award stage as of 8th December 2025, with a contract period effective from 3rd December 2025 to 5th January 2026. This particular procurement was completed through a direct method, below threshold, without competition due to technical reasons, wherein only a specific supplier, CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE LIMITED, could fulfil the requirement.

This tender represents a targeted opportunity, particularly suitable for businesses specialising in niche medical equipment supplies whose capabilities align with specialised needs. It presents a growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cambridge Bioscience Limited, which was able to leverage its unique product offerings to secure the contract valued at £12,000. Such direct procurement methods can enable suppliers with specialised products to establish robust relationships with central government bodies, enhancing their business credibility and providing a platform for future opportunities in public procurement.

## 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 required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of CellDrop Fli for cell counting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080445-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080445-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080445-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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