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CSP25391 - Rod rework

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process has been initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, UK, for the supply of Rod rework and shipping services. The contract titled "CSP25391 - Rod rework" falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. It involves the direct procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, designating Island Optics Limited as the sole supplier. The contract, valued at £17,330, commenced on 24th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The award notice was published on 25th September 2025, marking the completion stage of this non-competitive tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment manufacturing and supply. Island Optics Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located on the Isle of Man, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the efficacy of direct procurement for niche technical supplies. Companies in similar sectors with unique technical capabilities or proprietary offerings may find growth opportunities by aligning with procurement processes that necessitate specialised goods, thereby capitalising on limited competition situations and fostering business expansion through strategic partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

CSP25391 - Rod rework

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. Award notice for the supply of Rod rework and shipping to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059527-2025
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

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
£17,330 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 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

ISLAND OPTICS

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