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CSP25576 - Manufacture six gallium cells

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, UK, has engaged in a procurement process titled "CSP25576 - Manufacture six gallium cells". This procurement falls under the goods category and specifically pertains to the manufacturing of gallium cells. The contract was directly awarded to NPL Management Ltd, driven by the absence of viable competition for technical reasons. The procurement stage is at the completion phase, with the contract period spanning from 19th November 2025 to 15th January 2026. The procurement process was executed below threshold without competition, for a total of £16,000 GBP (net amount), and the decision was finalized with the contract being signed on 18th November 2025. The project seeks to address specific technical needs within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses with expertise in specialised manufacturing of gallium cells, especially those capable of adhering to stringent technical specifications. Larger organisations with established competencies in producing components related to accumulators, primary cells, and temperature regulators would find this contract an ideal match. Though the contract was directly awarded without competition due to its specialised nature, this showcases potential future collaboration prospects for similar required expertise in the industry, where highly niche players are often sought for their unique capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25576 - Manufacture six gallium cells

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 the manufacture of six gallium cells to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075133-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

14762000 - Gallium

31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries

42131130 - Temperature regulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 15 Jan 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

NPL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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