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CSP26147 - Bellows-sealed Linear Translator & Flanges

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Feb 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26147 - Bellows-sealed Linear Translator & Flanges" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. This limited competition procurement, targeting the goods category under the industry classification for linear accelerators, was concluded with an award dated 11th February 2026. The procuring entity facilitating the process was UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also based in Swindon. The contract was signed on 9th February 2026 and remains active until the end date of 13th February 2026. The procurement method, "Below threshold - limited competition," indicates a focused approach resulting in a contract valued at $19,681 USD.

The tender presents promising avenues for businesses specialising in goods pertaining to linear accelerators, offering an opportunity to collaborate with a prominent central government authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in technical services and engineering components would find this contract advantageous. McAllister Technical Services, a small-sized enterprise from the United States, succeeded in securing the contract, highlighting the potential for international players to gain traction in the UK market. Businesses equipped to deliver complex technical services in alignment with the tender's requirements are well-suited to pursue such procurement opportunities, fostering growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

CSP26147 - Bellows-sealed Linear Translator & Flanges

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Bellows-sealed Linear Translator & Flanges

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012191-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31643100 - Linear accelerators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,681 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 13 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
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

MCALLISTER TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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