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CSP26108 - Manufacture of the EoS PCBs

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26108 - Manufacture of the EoS PCBs" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of engineering services. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award date being 2nd February 2026, and the contract period running from 5th February 2026 to 10th April 2026. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, due to a lack of available alternatives for the technical requirements specified.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the engineering services sector, particularly those with specialised capabilities in manufacturing key components for Type-1 power links. Although the procurement was concluded without open competition, such contracts highlight the need for unique technical expertise, thus offering growth prospects for companies that can strategically position themselves as sole suppliers for niche technical requirements. Large companies like Tekdata Interconnections Ltd, which secured this contract, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders due to their scale and specialised capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26108 - Manufacture of the EoS PCBs

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 needed as a key part of the production process of the Type-1 power links of the Outer Endcaps of the ATLAS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016461-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,242 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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

TEKDATA INTERCONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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