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CSP26284 - Surface treatments on three 1.3 GHz Nb cavities

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSP26284 - Surface treatments on three 1.3 GHz Nb cavities," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contracting process is complete, with the procurement falling under the services category. The procurement method was direct, without competition, due to technical reasons. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract was awarded to Commissariat à l'énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives, based in Paris, France. The transaction initiated on 19th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 12th March 2026 and concluding on the same day. The total contract value is €23,426.40 gross, with a net amount of €19,522.00.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities in the specialised research laboratory services sector, specifically in the treatment of high-frequency cavities. Companies with expertise in advanced material treatments, particularly those that cater to niche, technical requirements without competition, could find this contract model appealing. Large-scale enterprises, especially those with the technical capability and experience in similar sophisticated projects, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, gaining access to government-level research projects and fostering potential long-term collaborations with public research bodies. This contract highlights the demand for highly specialised and technical service providers in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26284 - Surface treatments on three 1.3 GHz Nb cavities

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: - Surface treatments on three 1.3 GHz Nb cavities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ebc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025100-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,522 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 24 hours
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

COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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