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CSP25027 - Drain Wire

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 May 2025 at 06:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25027 - Drain Wire" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender, assigned under the identification number 021509-2025, falls within the industry category of goods specifically involving shielded cable and wire. The procurement was conducted directly due to technical reasons without calling for competition. Key dates related to the contract include the signing date on 10 May 2025, with the contract running from 12 May 2025 to 30 June 2025. The buying organisation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue in Swindon, completed the procurement process through UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses dealing with specialised electrical components, particularly in the United States, given the awarding of the contract to Dacon Systems Inc, an SME based in Corona, US. Although no competition was held due to specific technical requirements, similar tenders in future could allow small and medium enterprises specialising in innovative cabling solutions to gain a foothold through direct procurement or possible competitive bidding processes. The contract value of $13,726.80 USD underscores a targeted procurement, creating opportunities for businesses to align their offerings with specialised government requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25027 - Drain Wire

Notice Description

***** 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 required. UKRI had a requirement for the supply of Drain wire cabling for testing specific subsystems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021509-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

31321600 - Shielded cable

44333000 - Wire

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,726 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DACON SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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