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title: "CSP25633 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f071"
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published: "2025-12-08"
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# CSP25633 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f071

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process awarding a contract titled "CSP25633 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece." This procurement, classified under the industry category of chemical elements and inorganic compounds, was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2025 and is active until 30th January 2026. The process employed a direct procurement method without competition, citing technical reasons that only a specific supplier could meet the requirements. The award, valued at £16,935.06 excluding VAT, signifies the completion of this procurement stage, now in its 'Award' phase.

This tender offers specialised opportunities for businesses capable of providing unique technical solutions, particularly within the field of chemical elements and components. Companies positioned to fulfil bespoke technical requirements, especially those experienced in providing scientific equipment and materials, would be well-suited to look for similar opportunities for business growth. SME's like Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited, who was successfully awarded the contract, exemplify the type of company that can benefit from niche, direct procurement processes where competition is limited. This sets a precedent for businesses that can supply specialised goods and services necessary for governmental and research organisations.

## 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 Individual assembled cell (sapphire windows) with flow-through centerpiece For UKRI, MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080476-2025 |
| 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 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,935 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080476-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080476-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beckman.com
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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