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title: "CSP26612 - Preparation, weighing and bulk analysis Antarctic samples"
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# CSP26612 - Preparation, weighing and bulk analysis Antarctic samples

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6f3

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26612 - Preparation, weighing and bulk analysis Antarctic samples". This transaction involves the procurement of services in the analysis and laboratory sector, located in the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 16th June 2026 and signed on 15th June 2026, involves a gross value of £24,584.26. Managed through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition due to technical reasons, the University of Liverpool has been selected as the supplier. The contract duration is determined from 16th June 2026 to 15th March 2027, marking the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in analysis and laboratory services, particularly those proficient in handling specialised scientific tasks such as sample preparation and bulk analysis. Organizations equipped with technical expertise and capacity to fulfill niche scientific demands might find similar future opportunities in collaborations with public entities like UKRI. Large-scale enterprises, especially within the scientific research sector, could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market presence in public sector projects.

## 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 services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Preparation, weighing and bulk analysis Antarctic samples to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057098-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,486 |

## 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 OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057098-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057098-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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