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CSP25480 - Service and comms update for FG5 absolute gravimeter

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Oct 2025 at 08:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has successfully concluded a procurement process through a direct award for the service and communication update of an FG5 absolute gravimeter. The process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and does not involve competition due to the technical specificity required, resulting in an award to Micro-g LaCoste Inc. The project location is the United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the goods category, specifically gravimeters and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. The contract, with a total gross value of USD 20,743.96, was signed on 15th October 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by 10th January 2026.

This procurement presents particular opportunities for businesses specialising in gravimeter technology and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in highly specialised scientific equipment, like large-scale enterprises with technical capabilities similar to Micro-g LaCoste Inc., are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. Engaging in such procurements can enable businesses to broaden their portfolio, expand their client base within governmental and scientific research sectors, and leverage their expertise in niche markets for continuous growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25480 - Service and comms update for FG5 absolute gravimeter

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 services and works required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a service and comms update for FG5 absolute gravimeter to be carried out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066121-2025
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38280000 - Gravimeters

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,286 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 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, 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

MICRO-G LACOSTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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