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CSP25385 - Linear Shift Mechanism Mounted

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Sep 2025 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contracting process is spearheaded by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, and involves the contracting of a Linear Shift Mechanism Mounted on CF40 flanges. This process is categorised under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment in the goods industry category. The contract was awarded on 22nd September 2025 and is effective from 23rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement process utilised a direct method and was carried out without competition due to the unique technical requirements that only a specific supplier, UHV Design Ltd, could meet.

This tender creates a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with capabilities to deliver customised technical solutions. Large businesses like UHV Design Ltd, with expertise in meeting stringent technical specifications, are well-suited for such contracts. Although this specific contract has been awarded, understanding such procurement processes aligns businesses with potential future opportunities in similar domains, fostering growth and establishing long-term relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

CSP25385 - Linear Shift Mechanism Mounted

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. Award notice for the supply of Linear Shift Mechanism mounted on CF40 flanges with metric tapped bolt holes to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a08e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059056-2025
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
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
£12,587 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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

UHV DESIGN

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