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CSP26184 - Comms room Access control

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26184 - Comms room Access control" was overseen by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. The procurement belongs to the central government category and pertains to goods, specifically an access control system for a communications room. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition due to technical reasons, concluding with the award on 11th February 2026. The contract commenced on 10th February 2026 and concluded by 12th February 2026. The contracting authority managed the process alongside UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity.

This procurement poses a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the security systems and access control markets. Companies capable of developing and supplying technical and highly specialised equipment can find growth potential in such direct procurement situations, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like Vindex Systems Ltd, which was awarded the contract. Businesses with niche, technical capabilities that align with industry-specific demands stand to gain from these tenders, enhancing their profiles and fostering sector-specific expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26184 - Comms room Access control

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:- Comms room Access control

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012464-2026
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

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,323 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 - 12 Feb 2026 30 days
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

VINDEX SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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