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CSP26006 - METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Jan 2026 at 10:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation has concluded, focusing on the acquisition of METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors. This procurement took place under the 'Goods' category, with Swindon, United Kingdom, as the primary location. The contract, identified as CSP26006, followed a direct procurement method due to an absence of competition, allowing only a particular supplier, Labcell Ltd, to fulfil the requirement. The contract was signed on 12 January 2026, with an active period from 13 January 2026 to 19 January 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £10,790.50, before VAT, and is acknowledged as being below the threshold set for competitive bidding.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to supply specialised scientific equipment, such as data loggers and sensors. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying precise measurement instruments could find similar opportunities to engage in non-competitive tenders with governmental and research organisations. By targeting procurement processes in the public sector that require specific technical capabilities, businesses can position themselves as indispensable suppliers for future contracts. This approach is especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Labcell Ltd, which successfully manoeuvred this direct procurement, demonstrating their niche capability and market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26006 - METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors

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:- METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06055c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002964-2026
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

38550000 - Meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2026 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

LABCELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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