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CSP25168 - Laser System Repair

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 08:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25168 - Laser System Repair" was led by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, which falls under the electrical-system repair services industry category, was initiated and concluded with the procurement method of direct purchase due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded on 11th July 2025, with the service period running from 28th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract currently active and valued at £14,697. It was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and awarded to Photonic Solutions Ltd, a small-sized enterprise based in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in niche technical repair services, particularly those with the capabilities to address immediate and specialised service needs. Companies in the small to medium-sized enterprise category, especially those offering advanced photonic and technical solutions, could find such contracts advantageous for establishing and growing relationships with central government entities. The direct procurement method often indicates opportunities for existing qualified suppliers who have demonstrated expertise in unique technical areas, thereby offering growth potential through repeated engagements and contracts without competitive tendering.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25168 - Laser System Repair

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. UK Research & Innovation require an emergency repair and service of a faulty laser system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056893
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044084-2025
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

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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