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CSP25762 - SmarAct SmarPod

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25762 - SmarAct SmarPod" was conducted by the UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This process falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically excluding glasses, and is classified as a central government public authority procurement. This particular tender was carried out through a limited competition procurement method, meaning only selected bidders were invited to participate, and it focused on goods. The contract was awarded to SmarAct GmbH for the supply and delivery of SmarAct SmarPod to the United Kingdom, following the award notice published on 14 January 2026. The contract is set to be active from 14 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, with a gross value amounting to €40,410.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the precision equipment industry, particularly those offering specialised laboratory equipment. Companies that can adhere to the specific requirements of supplying precision goods and have the capability to engage in limited competition strategies are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging with UK Research and Innovation projects could facilitate business growth by entering into long-term partnerships with central government bodies, thereby gaining access to further procurement opportunities in the public sector. SMEs in the industry could particularly benefit from such high-profile engagements, aiding in their expansion and recognition in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25762 - SmarAct SmarPod

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of SmarAct SmarPod with accessories and shipping to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£40,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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

SMARACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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