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DDaT25548 - Hardware devices

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Dec 2025 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition of hardware devices was led by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process is documented under the contract identifier DDaT25548 and was specifically focused on the industry category of hardware goods. The procurement, classified as a direct method "Below threshold - without competition", concluded without a competitive exercise due to technical reasons, where only a particular supplier, MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA UK) LIMITED, could meet the requirements. The contract period extends from 3rd December 2025 to 17th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 3rd December 2025. The procurement status is marked as complete, and the contract value was £16,744.80 gross.

This procurement offers a structured opportunity for business growth within the hardware sector, particularly for companies with specialised capabilities or unique offerings that fulfil specific technical requirements, as demonstrated by the selection of MIRION TECHNOLOGIES. Businesses that specialise in hardware devices and have proven competencies related to niche market demands are well-suited for similar opportunities. It highlights potential avenues for companies to align with central government procurement needs, allowing businesses to position themselves distinctly in contracts requiring technical exclusivity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25548 - Hardware devices

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition procurement exercise due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Hardware devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082580-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,954 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 17 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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