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CSP25306 - Replacement Parts for Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Oct 2025 at 07:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25306 - Replacement Parts for Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom (UKK14 region). The procuring entity for this contract, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also based in Swindon, facilitated the procurement. This tender, categorised under the industry section for goods specifically lasers, was concluded without competition, as stated in the contract details notice dated 27th October 2025. The procurement method was direct, on grounds of an absence of competition for technical reasons, and the contract was awarded to Malvern Panalytical Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 22nd October 2025, effective from 24th October 2025 until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in the production and supply of technical equipment and components, such as replacement parts for laser systems. Enterprises equipped with specialised technical solutions and the capability to meet specific and sophisticated requirements of central government authorities will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Large-scale businesses with a proven track record in providing specialised equipment and supporting large-scale projects would be well positioned to benefit from similar future tenders, as evidenced by the successful award to Malvern Panalytical Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25306 - Replacement Parts for Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer

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. UKRI require the purchase of specific replacement parts for a Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068382-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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

MALVERN PANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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