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CSP26080 - SAMTEC Connectors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Jan 2026 at 12:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation recently concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract for the supply of Specialist connectors under the title "CSP26080 - SAMTEC Connectors." The procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically targeting retrofitting needs for detector systems. This contract was awarded without competition due to the unique technical requirements that could only be met by a specific supplier, Nuclear Instruments SRL. The procurement, categorised as direct and below the threshold, was executed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The process is now in the award stage with the contract active from 26 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, contributing to an overall project value of €15,952.95.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying high-precision laboratory and optical equipment to engage in future procurement processes with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Although this particular contract was issued without competition, companies with innovative solutions that meet stringent technical standards can position themselves as potential future suppliers by offering bespoke capabilities. It serves as a viable opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate unique expertise and reliability in producing highly specialised equipment, such as SMEs focusing on niche sectors within technical manufacturing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26080 - SAMTEC Connectors

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. Contract details notice for the supply of Specialist connectors to retrofit into detector system to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007060-2026
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

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
£15,952 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 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

NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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