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CSP25601 - Electric discharge machine

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority located in Swindon, UK, is detailed under the contract CSP25601. This contract pertains to the supply of an electric discharge machine designed for drilling diamond anvil cell gaskets, categorised under laboratory and precision equipments. The procurement stage has been completed, with a contract signed on 30th November 2025, and the delivery is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition due to the technical specificity of the goods, awarding the contract to the supplier Almax easyLab bvba from Belgium.

This tender offers distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in niche, high-precision laboratory equipments. The procurement decision highlights the potential for small to medium enterprises familiar with specific technical requirements to engage in direct contracts with public sector organisations. Such opportunities are particularly suited to businesses with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and specialised manufacturing capabilities, providing them with avenues for growth through direct government engagements and fostering long-term partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25601 - Electric discharge machine

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. Contract details notice for the supply of Electric discharge machine for drilling diamond anvil cell gaskets and delivery to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078727-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 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

ALMAX EASYLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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