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CSP26243-Annual service

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation, concerns the annual service contract for EVO15 VP SEM. The buying organisation is classified as a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract notice is not open for competition; the procurement method employed is direct, indicating it falls below the threshold and has been completed without competition. The award stage of the procurement has been reached, with the contract signed on 20 February 2026 and scheduled to end on 20 May 2026. The procurement addresses the services industry, particularly repair and maintenance services.

The tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses that specialise in repair and maintenance services. Firms similar in size and capability to Carl Zeiss Ltd, who has been successfully awarded the contract, would find themselves well-suited for similar procurements in the future, considering their capacity to handle specific technical servicing requirements. This procurement method, while not involving competition, might encourage businesses to engage in pre-established relationships or partnerships with UK Research and Innovation for future contracting prospects. Interested parties should consider aligning their service offerings to match specific requirements that central government authorities might have.

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Notice Title

CSP26243-Annual service

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACTDETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being conclude without competition there is no reasonable alternatives to those good, services or works Brief Description of Requirement Annual service contract for EVO15 VP SEM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,748 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 20 May 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CARL ZEISS LTD (ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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