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CSP26123 - SmartSolo Seismometers charging and download unit

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Feb 2026 at 08:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26123 - SmartSolo Seismometers charging and download unit" was facilitated by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. This particular contract falls under the industry category of seismic equipment and was procured via a direct method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract is in the award stage with the status marked as complete. Award and contract details were published on 3rd February 2026, with the contract period running from 30th January 2026 to 9th March 2026. This procurement process specifically involved Denton Seismo Ltd as the supplier, a company based in Oakham, United Kingdom. The procurement was classified under public authority - central government.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in seismic equipment, particularly those capable of supplying unique and technically specialised items. As the procurement was conducted without competition due to the technical specificity of the required goods, businesses that offer niche, high-quality, and innovative seismic solutions could find growth opportunities through similar direct procurement processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in advanced scientific and engineering technologies would be well-suited to meet the demands of such government contracts, provided they align with the technical requirements specified by the procuring entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26123 - SmartSolo Seismometers charging and download unit

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:- SmartSolo Seismometers charging and download unit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009235-2026
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

38293000 - Seismic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,953 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 9 Mar 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

DENTON SEISMO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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