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Operational Hardware

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Oct 2025 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Operational Hardware" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, with the procurement being carried out by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The industry category is goods, specifically hardware, and the procurement was located in the United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted under a limited competition method, below threshold, and has reached the award stage with the contract being active. The contract commenced on 30th September 2025 and is due to end on 3rd November 2025.

The awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of hardware, particularly those positioned to compete within limited competition frameworks. As the contract was awarded to CARL ZEISS LTD, a large-scale company, similar businesses with expertise in operational hardware might find future opportunities in such procurement exercises. Engaging in contracts of this nature can enhance a company’s portfolio and offer pathways to further collaborations with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Hardware

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Operational Hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063849-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,367 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 3 Nov 2025 1-6 months
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, ddatprocurement@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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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