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PS26021 - Groundwater ApRES Circuit Design

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS26021 - Groundwater ApRES Circuit Design" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically in research consultancy services. The process reached the award stage without competition, concluding that only Venom Control Systems Ltd could supply the required services. The project spans from 28th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £24,167. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, as technical reasons precluded other suppliers from participating.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for specialised businesses with capabilities in designing circuitry for groundwater research, particularly those with niche expertise in ApRES technology. SMEs, like Venom Control Systems Ltd, which possess the technical proficiency and experience in this domain, are ideally positioned to benefit from such tenders, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market reputation. By engaging with contracts issued by central government entities like UK Research and Innovation, companies can secure stable, high-profile projects that contribute to long-term business expansion and sector credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26021 - Groundwater ApRES Circuit Design

Notice Description

Procurement 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 Groundwater ApRES Circuit Design

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064749
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010122-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,167 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VENOM CONTROL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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