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CSP26315-R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "CSP26315-R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension" project. This process, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was conducted without competition due to the unique technical needs that only one supplier could fulfil. The buyer, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, asserted the necessity for a direct procurement method. The tender was awarded to Morris Line Engineering Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Bridgend, United Kingdom. The contract is active, with a term commencing on 6th March 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 6th July 2026, with a gross value amounting to £18,979.20.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, especially those capable of addressing specific technical requirements. Although direct procurement restricts competition, such procurement processes can open doors for niche suppliers with unique capabilities. Companies positioned to deliver customised solutions and cater to specialised industrial needs will find such tenders promising for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this field, like Morris Line Engineering Ltd, demonstrate how catering to specific government requirements can lead to successful contract awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26315-R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension

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 Brief Description of Requirement R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066851
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022300-2026
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

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
£15,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 6 Jul 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

MORRIS LINE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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