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CSP26146 - Temperature and tilt sensors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, culminated in the award of the contract CSP26146 - Temperature and tilt sensors. The procurement belongs to the industry category of sensors and focuses on the supply of temperature and tilt sensors. This process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity. The contract, signed on 11 February 2026, is scheduled to run from 12 February 2026 until 31 August 2026, reflecting an efficient procurement stage from tender initiation to the award. The procurement was carried out using a direct method without competition below the threshold, citing technical reasons for selecting a particular supplier to meet the requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sensor technology. Companies capable of supplying innovative, high-quality sensors to meet specific technical needs are ideal candidates for similar opportunities in the future. With Swale Technologies Ltd securing the contract as the supplier, it highlights how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can successfully compete in this niche market, especially when possessing unique product offerings that address specific governmental needs. Businesses aiming to pursue growth through contracts in scientific and technological sectors should pay close attention to procurement notices from UK Research and Innovation for potential collaborations or future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26146 - Temperature and tilt sensors

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. Contract details notice for the supply of Temperature and tilt sensors with OEM ultimodem and shipping to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065314
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013067-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
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

SWALE TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A SWALE OCEANOGRAPHIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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