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CSP26296 - Components for a Radiation Counter

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Mar 2026 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by UK Research and Innovation, centres on the procurement of components for a radiation counter, a project completed under a limited competition procurement exercise. The procurement falls within the goods category and is related to the measurement of radiation, occurring under the regional jurisdiction of Swindon, UKK14. Key details include the buying organisation, UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, and the involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The procurement process culminated in awarding Scattergood and Johnson Ltd, based in Leeds, with the contract, which spans from 4th March to 30th April 2026, with a gross value of £16,185.14.

This contract presents opportunities for companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of radiation measuring apparatus, particularly SMEs, reflecting Scattergood and Johnson’s successful bid. Business growth can be achieved by engaging with similar procurement processes, focussing on specialised products that align with public authority requirements. Companies positioned within the northern United Kingdom can benefit from proximity to the involved parties and leverage their capabilities in delivering tailored solutions in the central government sector. Participation in such limited competition exercises offers a conduit for SMEs to enhance their industry footprint, particularly in the scientific components market.

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Notice Title

CSP26296 - Components for a Radiation Counter

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a provision for Components for a Radiation Counter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019698-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,487 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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

SCATTERGOOD AND JOHNSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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