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10 Feb 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involved the award of a contract titled "CSP26167- Vanstron - PTB-460SE-500 - 500mm linking conveyor" in the industrial machinery category. The procurement was conducted from their headquarters in Swindon, United Kingdom. Central to this process is the procurement method, which was a direct award below threshold without competition, indicating it was a limited competition exercise. The contract was officially signed on 6th February 2026 and is set to run until 6th March 2026, with the contract details being published on 10th February 2026. The procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, facilitated the process, and Accelonix Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise from Chelmsford, was identified as the successful supplier.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those capable of supplying quality linking and inspection conveyors compliant with the IPC standard and equipped with a SMEMA signal controller. Companies of similar scale to Accelonix Limited, which have a focus on precision industrial solutions and can offer robust supply chain capabilities, will find such opportunities beneficial for growth. In engaging with public sectors such as UK Research and Innovation, businesses can benefit from enhanced credibility and expanded market access.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26167- Vanstron - PTB-460SE-500 - 500mm linking conveyor

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Linking & inspection conveyor to transfer the PCB to the downstream or upstream machine, with the IPC quality standard, SMEMA signal controller.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011616-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Accelonix Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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