---
title: "CSP25679 - Provision of bench fees and consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# CSP25679 - Provision of bench fees and consumables

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601da

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## Summary

In this procurement process, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, sought the provision of bench fees and consumables under the title "CSP25679 - Provision of bench fees and consumables". This process falls under the industry categories of medical consumables and laboratory benching. The procurement was conducted using the direct method without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives to these goods and services. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 5th January 2026, with the service period running from 6th January to 31st March 2026. The contract is valued at £25,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in the supply of medical consumables and laboratory equipment. The direct award indicates a steady demand for high-quality goods and services in this sector, highlighting potential future procurement opportunities as UKRI continues to rely on specialised suppliers. Companies with expertise in providing similar goods might consider positioning themselves for similar direct awards or future bids. Large-scale suppliers like University College London, who was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to fulfil such requirements, suggesting that large enterprises with adequate resources and expertise could find viable opportunities in similar government procurement processes.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods and services. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of bench fees and consumables to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001451-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 39181000 - Laboratory benching

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 12:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001451-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001451-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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