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CSP25510 - Inhibited water circuit

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Oct 2025 at 07:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involved granting a contract titled "CSP25510 - Inhibited water circuit." This was categorised under electrical and electronic circuits within the public authority central government sector. The procurement took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, and reached the award stage on the 23rd of October, 2025. Notably, the process was executed directly without competition due to technical reasons, as only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirement. The contract was active from the 22nd to 31st of October, 2025, with an overall contract value of £13,200, including VAT.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses capable of supplying specialised technical goods, particularly those focusing on electrical and electronic circuit manufacturing. The process favoured a direct award to Tycon Automation Ltd, emphasizing the necessity for industry-specific expertise and readiness to meet precise technical demands. Companies with experience in providing integrated electronic circuits and inhibited water circuits would be well-suited for similar opportunities, highlighting a niche market ripe for growth and expansion through leveraging technical capabilities and securing government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25510 - Inhibited water circuit

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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Inhibited water circuits to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d207
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067648-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31681300 - Electrical circuits

31712114 - Integrated electronic circuits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 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

TYCON AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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