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CSP26314 - PSI X-band water load prototype

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Mar 2026 at 08:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP26314 - PSI X-band water load prototype" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. This process falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Swindon region, and is part of the "goods" procurement category. The procurement stage is complete, with the award and contract dates ranging from 9th March 2026 to 11th March 2026. The contract was concluded via a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, as it was determined that only one supplier, the Paul Scherrer Institut, could fulfil the technical requirements. The contract value is CHF 13,200.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying sophisticated laboratory and precision equipment due to the specific technical requirements. Companies operating in the optical and precision equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in X-band technology, could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth and expansion. While this particular contract was awarded directly due to its technical specificity, businesses can benefit from closely monitoring future notices from UK Research and Innovation to identify areas for potential collaboration or competition in high-tech equipment projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26314 - PSI X-band water load prototype

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. Details notice for a PSI X-band water load prototype.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021593-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 30 days
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

PAUL SCHERRER INSTITUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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