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CSP25329 - Amptek A101

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Sep 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP25329 - Amptek A101" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, operating as a central government public authority from Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract involved a limited competition procurement method for goods related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was not open for general competition and concluded with an award to Amptek Inc, a large-scale supplier based in the United States. The contract, valued at 17,750 USD, was signed on 2nd September 2025, with delivery scheduled to occur within the UK. The procurement stage has moved beyond award and contract finalisation, as it was completed with the contract active from 3rd September 2025 to 31st October 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying laboratory and precision equipment. Entities with capabilities similar to Amptek Inc, especially those experienced in custom components for high-precision equipment, would find this type of tender well-aligned with their business models. Despite the limited competition approach initially applied, businesses that can offer unique solutions or enhancements in the field could potentially engage in future collaborations with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, which regularly seek specialised goods and services. Such contracts provide valuable avenues for establishing partnerships and market presence within government sectors.

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Notice Title

CSP25329 - Amptek A101

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for custom amptek A101 part.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053755-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£17,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

AMPTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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