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CSP25214 - GVX Downstream Asher

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, with the support of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, for the "CSP25214 - GVX Downstream Asher" contract. The procurement falls under the Microscope category, specifically targeting goods. It took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, with a procurement method classified as direct and below threshold, executed without competition due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at 13,791.06 USD, was awarded to Ibss Group Inc, and it became active on 30th July 2025, following the signing on 29th July 2025. The process is in its Award stage, indicating completion without competitive tendering.

This tender presents specific opportunities for companies specialising in the supply of technical goods, particularly those involved in microscope-related technology and instrumentation. Due to the direct award nature of this process, it may not offer competitive entry opportunities this time; however, SMEs that maintain a presence in niche technical markets, similar to Ibss Group Inc, could find potential growth avenues by aligning with future public sector procurements in the specialised equipment segment. Adjusting capacity and expertise towards fulfilling specification-driven procurements could enhance business competitiveness in future direct award scenarios or competitive tenders within the central government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25214 - GVX Downstream Asher

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. Brief Description of Requirement: - GVX Downstream Asher - Variable Constriction, inlet gas filter Controller & Cable bundle, Spooler with MicroPirani Interactive GUI & Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044236-2025
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,791 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 24 hours
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

IBSS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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