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18 Nov 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25563 - Switches for Hyper-Kamiokande calibration" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK. The contract was awarded to Weinert Fiber Optics GmbH on 18th November 2025, completing the procurement stage. This was a direct procurement method involving the purchase of goods, particularly switches necessary for calibration tasks, procured without competition due to the specialised nature of the requirement. The location of delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the contract was signed on 17th November 2025 with a value amounting to €27,050.

This tender offers avenues for businesses engaged in specialised optical technologies, particularly those providing high-precision equipment. Although this specific contract was awarded without a competitive process, similar future procurements could present opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in high-tech manufacturing and niche hardware solutions. Companies seeking to expand into government tenders involving bespoke technical solutions may find collaborative opportunities or inspiration in such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP25563

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:- Switches for Hyper-Kamiokande calibration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074880-2025
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

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 24 hours
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
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
Postcode Area
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

Weinert Fiber Optics GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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