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GSS25328 - Graphite Cone

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2025 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation involves the direct purchase of a Graphite Cone, titled "GSS25328 - Graphite Cone". Situated in Swindon, the contracting authority has concluded the procurement without competition due to technical reasons. The contract, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was awarded on 11th May 2025 to GTD Graphit Technologie, a small to medium enterprise based in Germany. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically "Below threshold - without competition", and the contract commenced on 12th May 2025, with an end date slated for 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in niche manufacturing and supply of precision components, particularly those in the laboratory equipment sector. Although the contract was awarded without competition, the details may foreshadow future possibilities for SMEs capable of providing exclusive or highly specialised goods. Such businesses should maintain awareness of potential technical needs and partnerships that may arise within the UK's central government procurement activities, ensuring readiness for similar opportunities requiring unique expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25328 - Graphite Cone

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. The requirement was for Graphite Cone

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028072-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 22 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GTD GRAPHIT TECHNOLOGIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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