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CSP25612 - XCAM particle fallout sensor

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Dec 2025 at 09:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the CSP25612 contract involving an XCAM particle fallout sensor. The procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically focusing on measuring instruments. The contract period was from 2nd December 2025 to 4th December 2025, and the transaction was conducted directly without competition due to technical reasons specific to the supplier's capabilities. This procurement was located in the United Kingdom, with no competition initiated due to a solitary supplier, XCAM Ltd, possessing the unique ability to fulfil the requirements. The contracting process was managed under legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in niche technological solutions or advanced measuring instruments, such as particle sensors. Companies equipped with the capacity to deliver specialised goods in scientific or technical fields could benefit from pursuing similar procurement avenues. As the award was made directly to XCAM Ltd, businesses with unique technical capabilities or proprietary solutions might find similar opportunities by highlighting their distinct advantages to public authority buyers. The procurement method demonstrates advantages for businesses able to offer high-quality technical solutions where limited competition exists.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25612 - XCAM particle fallout sensor

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. Details notice for XCAM particle fallout sensor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079170-2025
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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2025 30 days
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

XCAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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