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title: "CSP25718 - Vanadium Sample Cans"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607e1"
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# CSP25718 - Vanadium Sample Cans

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607e1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP25718 - Vanadium Sample Cans" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The project, classified under the industry category for "Aluminium, nickel, scandium, titanium, and vanadium," was undertaken at the location specified within the UK region. Following a limited competition procurement exercise, the process reached completion with the awarding of the contract on 15th January 2026, which became active the following day, running until the end of March 2026. The procurement method used was below threshold - limited competition, reflecting a closed process intended for specific suppliers only.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific and laboratory goods, particularly those specialising in metallic sample cans which include vanadium. Businesses like Creative Instrumentation Ltd, the awarded supplier, highlight the relevance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this niche sector. The contract, valued at £17,325.36 gross, could appeal to companies seeking to expand their client base within government research laboratories, thereby fostering business growth through high-profile contracts. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity suggests an established framework conducive to procedural efficiency for suppliers targeting public authority contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of vanadium sample cans for beamline experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003995-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 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 | £14,437 |

## 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 | CREATIVE INSTRUMENTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14720000 - Aluminium, nickel, scandium, titanium and vanadium

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003995-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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