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CSP26031 - GigE system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Jan 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP26031 - GigE system" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the central government public authority category and has been awarded at the completion stage. The procurement method was direct, without competition, due to the technical exclusivity of the supplier. The procurement involves the supply of a GigE system, related to goods such as X-ray devices and services. The award was given to Aspect Systems GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany. The contract, valued at €13,081.3, commenced on 19th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st January 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in high-tech equipment supply, where technical capabilities can grant exclusivity in procurement. Companies similar to Aspect Systems GmbH, which have niche expertise in specific technologies, may find such direct procurement beneficial for securing government contracts. The procurement demonstrates a need for specialised products in the UK market, offering a pathway for small to medium-sized enterprises with unique technical solutions to engage in governmental supply chains.

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Notice Title

CSP26031 - GigE system

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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for GigE system to be supplied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005084-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

79961340 - X-ray photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,081 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
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

ASPECT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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