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GSS25281 - RMA request for CPI Klystron

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the servicing and repair of CPI Klystron, a necessary technical requirement, which was concluded without competition due to the absence of alternative suppliers. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, highlighting a necessity-based acquisition approach. The contract has been awarded to Microwave Power Products, Inc, with a value of USD 17,950 and a contract period starting on 7th July 2025 and ending on 29th September 2025. The procurement falls within the industry category of repair and maintenance services and operates mainly within the United Kingdom region, with the process being facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This procurement offers a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in niche technical services or products like the CPI Klystron to partner with governmental bodies for specialised contracts. Companies with expertise in high precision repair and maintenance services could find growth opportunities in similar projects. Although this contract did not involve competitive bidding, the demand for precise technical capability emphasises the importance of SMEs with highly specialised skills to explore collaboration opportunities with public sector organisations such as UKRI, especially in central government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25281 - RMA request for CPI Klystron

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, services or works required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for CPI Klystron to be serviced/repaired.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055adb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038110-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 29 Sep 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
commercial@ukri.org, 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

MICROWAVE POWER PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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