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CSP26214-Morse Watchmens Keysafe

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with an award concerning security equipment named "CSP26214-Morse Watchmens Keysafe". Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, within the public authority central government category, the procurement has reached the award stage with a contract valued at £13,499.20, commencing on 13th February 2026 and concluding on 13th February 2027. The contract is awarded under a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, due to a lack of reasonable alternatives. Delivery will occur within the UK for the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment.

This tender specifically benefits businesses specialising in security equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evident from the involvement of Morse Watchmans (UK) Ltd, an SME supplier. There is significant potential for businesses with expertise in manufacturing or providing security solutions to secure similar direct procurement opportunities in governmental contracts. This contract reflects opportunities for firms capable of delivering niche security products directly to UK government bodies without competitive tendering, facilitating specialised growth and market presence in public sector supply chains.

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Notice Title

CSP26214-Morse Watchmens Keysafe

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITON**** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief Description of Requirement Morse Watchmens Keysafe

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015105-2026
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

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,499 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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

MORSE WATCHMANS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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