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title: "CSP26564 - Autoclave"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aae0"
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# CSP26564 - Autoclave

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aae0

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation for the acquisition of an autoclave under the title "CSP26564 - Autoclave". This process falls within the goods category and is associated with the public authority - central government industry, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition, due to technical reasons indicating that only a specific supplier could deliver the required goods. The contract reached its conclusion on 3rd June 2026, following the award stage, with current status reflected as complete.

This tender represents a specific opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of scientific equipment, particularly those that provide autoclaves. Although this particular contract was awarded due to pre-determined technical specifications limiting competition, understanding such procurement mechanisms can aid businesses in aligning their offerings to fit similar niche demands in the future. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on niche scientific equipment could find promising growth opportunities by ensuring compliance with technical requirements for similar contracts offered by major public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. The defined procurement scope exemplifies how businesses in the scientific equipment sector can strategically position themselves for future contracts.

## 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. Details notice for an autoclave.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051627-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 3 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,626 |

## 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 | ASTELL SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051627-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051627-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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