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CSP25648 - SmartSolo seismic nodes

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Dec 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP25648 - SmartSolo seismic nodes" has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process concluded in December 2025 under a contract award, and involved UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. This falls within the seismic equipment category under the goods procurement method, specifically designed without competition due to technical reasons, as only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirements. The contract, active from 4th December 2025 to 2nd February 2026, was awarded to Denton Seismo Ltd, and contributes to the central government's initiatives.

For businesses specialising in seismic equipment, this tender represents an opportunity to engage with government entities such as UK Research and Innovation. Although the procurement method did not involve competitive bidding, it highlights potential future opportunities where companies with unique capabilities can secure contracts directly. This is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Denton Seismo Ltd. Companies seeking growth in the seismic equipment sector might find strategic value in positioning themselves as distinct providers capable of meeting specific technical criteria in similar procurement scenarios.

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Notice Title

CSP25648 - SmartSolo seismic nodes

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079891-2025
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

38293000 - Seismic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,606 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
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

DENTON SEISMO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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