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title: "CSP26503 - Chemicals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692be"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# CSP26503 - Chemicals

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692be

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## Summary

The procurement process for contract titled "CSP26503 - Chemicals" was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of chemical products and was conducted through a limited competition procurement method. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded to MERCK LIFE SCIENCE UK LIMITED. The key dates for this contract include its signing on 5th May 2026 and its active period from 6th to 7th May 2026. The procurement method employed was below the threshold - limited competition, and the process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the chemical industry to establish or fortify relationships with central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. The procurement process highlights a preferential environment for businesses with capabilities in supplying chemical goods, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing and quality within restricted competition frameworks. Such tenders can significantly aid in business growth by expanding client bases and increasing the visibility of suppliers in the public procurement arena. Companies with experience in dealing with public sector clients and those capable of fulfilling short-term contracts efficiently would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for chemical goods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 7 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,800 |

## 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 | MERCK LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 07:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/GB/en

## Provenance

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