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CSP26351 - Photomultiplier tubes

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement for photomultiplier tubes without competition due to a lack of reasonable alternatives. The procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, facilitated the procurement process. The award stage was completed with the contract being signed on 13th March 2026, and it is scheduled to end on 13th April 2026. The procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, targeting the electrical machinery category within the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for suppliers in the electrical machinery and consumables industry, especially those specialising in niche products like photomultiplier tubes. Despite the absence of competition in this particular contract, businesses that provide unique, high-quality goods in this sector may find additional opportunities with UK Research and Innovation. Large enterprises such as Hamamatsu Photonics UK Ltd, the chosen supplier, demonstrate the benefits of having distinctive products that meet specific government needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26351 - Photomultiplier tubes

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Parts: Photomultiplier tubes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024085-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 13 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

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

Further Information

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