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CSP25558

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "CSP25558 - Superconducting Magnet Power Supply," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically power supply accessories. The procurement stage has been completed with the contract period set from 11th November 2025 to 9th January 2026. The tender method utilized was direct procurement without competition due to technical reasons, resulting in a contract valued at $18,500 USD. The contract was awarded to Cryomagnetics, Inc., with the contract being signed on 10th November 2025.

This procurement illustrates potential business growth opportunities for companies specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those producing power supply components. While the direct procurement method was used due to a lack of competition for technological reasons, businesses with similar specialist capabilities may find similar tenders could be a lucrative area to explore. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with unique technologies or specialised manufacturing capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

CSP25558

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. Brief Description of Requirement: - Superconducting Magnet Power Supply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072665-2025
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30237280 - Power supply accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CRYOMAGNETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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