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title: "CSP26283 - Acid digestion vessels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067364"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# CSP26283 - Acid digestion vessels

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067364

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26283 - Acid digestion vessels" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically synthesisers. The procurement stage has been completed as the contract was signed on the 2nd March 2026, and it runs until the 27th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct procurement without competition, considering no reasonable alternatives were available for the required goods.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment production and supply. SciMed Ltd, an SME based in Stockport, has been awarded this contract, reflecting the potential for small and medium enterprises to secure contracts within the public sector. Enterprises that can provide niche, high-quality laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar non-competitive procurement processes. As the supply relates to specialised laboratory equipment, companies in this sector should consider leveraging their expertise and unique offerings to participate in similar tenders that require direct procurement due to limited market alternatives.

## 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, services or works. UKRI had a provision for Acid digestion vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027096-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,161 |

## 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 | SCIMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 37315100 - Synthesisers
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 07:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027096-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027096-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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