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CSP26100 - Timing System Spares

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Feb 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Timing System Spares. The contract under reference CSP26100 was awarded through a direct procurement method, below threshold, and without competition due to technical reasons. This process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 28th January 2026 to Micro-Research Finland OY, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Finland. The contract was active from 29th January 2026 until 9th February 2026 and was valued at €17,528. The procurement was classified under goods, focusing on electronic timekeeping systems and miscellaneous spare parts, aligning with the industry category.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised electronic components, especially SMEs capable of meeting specific technical requirements that larger competitors may not be able to address as efficiently. Companies with expertise in electronic timekeeping systems and spare parts, particularly those with the agility to handle bespoke demands, would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from similar future endeavours. Such procurement processes highlight the importance of maintaining niche capabilities which can lead to exclusive opportunities in the government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

CSP26100 - Timing System Spares

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 Timing System Spares to be supplied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064aca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011228-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31711300 - Electronic timekeeping systems

34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,528 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 9 Feb 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
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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

MICRO-RESEARCH FINLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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