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CSP26267 - Libra liquid calibration bath Model 785L

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP26267 - Libra liquid calibration bath Model 785L" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the public authority central government category and was completed using a direct procurement method due to the absence of competition for specific requirements. The current stage is the award, with the contract signed on 25 February 2026, and it will span until 26 May 2026. The procurement involves the supply of goods related to baths, specifically for calibration purposes, delivered within the UK.

This tender, awarded to Isothermal Technology Ltd, presents growth opportunities particularly for suppliers specialising in precision calibration equipment, especially those capable of providing exact models for existing setups. It reflects a niche requirement where firms with specialised expertise in manufacturing and supplying technical equipment can thrive, although due to direct procurement, larger competitive opportunities remain limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in scientific equipment will find a beneficial prospect from such specifically tailored contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26267 - Libra liquid calibration bath Model 785L

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 item needed has to be a exact model of the one already owned to produce the same results.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025364-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44411200 - Baths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,741 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 26 May 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

ISOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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