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CSP25561 - Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25561 - Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor" was organised by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the central government public authority category and involves the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry. The direct procurement method was employed due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with APCO Technologies SA from Switzerland being the sole supplier. The procurement stage has culminated in an active award, with the contract being signed on 12th November 2025 and effective from 13th November 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in transport equipment and dynamic operation apparatuses, particularly those capable of handling specific technical requirements such as the Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor. Companies functioning as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and possessing specialised technical capabilities could find significant growth potential through such targeted contracts. Although the procurement process concluded without competition, it highlights the importance of niche expertise and established credibility within specialised sectors for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25561 - Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** One quote justification This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only particular supplier can supply the goods, services or work required. Brief description of requirement Mounting of a larger mass payload for dynamic operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073829-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,214 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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, professionalservices@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

APCO TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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