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CSP26221 - Tabor 8GHz Dual Channel Microwave Benchtop Signal Generator

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns UK Research and Innovation's acquisition of the Tabor 8GHz Dual Channel Microwave Benchtop Signal Generator. This contract relates to the goods category and involves a direct procurement method without competition due to specific order requirements and delivery constraints. The contracting authority, UK Research and Innovation, and the procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, are located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 16th February 2026 to 6th April 2026. The total contract value is £26,708, with a gross amount of £32,050.

This tender presents a direct business opportunity for companies in the specialised equipment manufacturing industry, particularly those dealing with signal generators and similar technology. Lambda Photometrics Limited has been awarded the supply contract, suggesting an opportunity for similar small to medium-sized businesses to engage in future collaborations or provide complementary products or solutions. Such tenders are particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and build a robust portfolio by meeting the needs of central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26221 - Tabor 8GHz Dual Channel Microwave Benchtop Signal Generator

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, this is due to the the type of order it is and the time in which it would be delivered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023301-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,708 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 6 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

LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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