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CSP26352 - Cernox Sensors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Mar 2026 at 07:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement contract for the supply of high temperature sensors, specifically Cernox sensors, which will be shipped to their location in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the goods category and was executed using a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition on technical grounds. The contract, which was signed on 17 March 2026 and became active from 18 March 2026, will remain in effect until 31 August 2026. Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd, based in Leatherhead, was awarded the contract valued at £18,605 GBP excluding taxes.

This contract represents a targeted business opportunity for specialised sensor manufacturers, particularly those focused on high temperature applications. Organisations capable of supplying advanced technical goods without needing to engage in a competitive bidding process can leverage such direct procurement opportunities for growth. Although this specific contract was awarded directly, businesses that are keen to compete in the sector should focus on highlighting unique technical capabilities and innovations to cater to similar needs within central government agencies and research institutions.

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Notice Title

CSP26352 - Cernox Sensors

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 required. Contract details notice for the supply of high temperature sensor and shipping to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025521-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 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

QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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