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CSP25355 - SAXS Instrument Service

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based at Polaris House in Swindon, concluded with a direct award for the 'CSP25355 - SAXS Instrument Service'. This service falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category. The procurement process did not involve competition, as the service required specific technical capabilities only available from the supplier. The award was made to Xenocs, a small or medium enterprise based in Grenoble, France. Key dates in this process include the contract signing on 8th September 2025 and the active service period from 9th to 12th September 2025, with the contract valued at £15,173.00 net (£18,207.60 gross).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in niche repair and maintenance services that can offer unique technical expertise. Such procurement methods highlight the importance of maintaining specialised capabilities to secure contracts without the need for a competitive bidding process. Small to medium enterprises, especially those with proven track records in highly specialised technical fields, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities by ensuring they can offer exclusive solutions that meet specific buyer requirements. The contract with UK Research and Innovation underscores the potential for sustained business relationships built on specialised service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25355 - SAXS Instrument Service

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. Brief Description of Requirement:- SAXS Instrument Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055229-2025
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
£15,173 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 30 days
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

XENOCS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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