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CSP26105 - On site calibration

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2026 at 09:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for on-site calibration services, with KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED successfully awarded the contract. This process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity, and based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the services category with CPV code 50433000, followed a limited competition method due to technical reasons, recognising a sole supplier. The contract was signed on 29th January 2026, and runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, with a total value of £18,735.41 (gross). The procurement process has been concluded under UK legal basis 2023/54.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses focusing on calibration services, particularly those with technical expertise in specialised fields. Although this specific tender was restricted due to technical constraints, similar future opportunities in this sector could be significant for businesses qualifying under limited or competitive procurement scenarios. Organisations specialising in cutting-edge calibration technologies or those seeking to partner with public sector entities would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term relationships within the UK government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26105 - On site calibration

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. Details notice for on site calibration services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061291
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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