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CSP26397 - Repair and calibration of spectrum analyser

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26397 - Repair and calibration of spectrum analyser" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, and the procurement method used was direct procurement, executed below the threshold without competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Optical Test and Calibration Ltd, with the contract period starting on 30th March 2026 and concluding on 10th April 2026. The total gross value of the contract stands at £14,712, as detailed in the contract notice published on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for entities involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in precision equipment calibration. Although it was awarded without competition, it signifies a potential area of collaboration or subcontract opportunities with the current supplier, Optical Test and Calibration Ltd, based in Bradford, UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises with specialised expertise in technical services may find significant benefit in networking with UK Research and Innovation for future procurement engagements, considering their ongoing requirements for advanced technical solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26397 - Repair and calibration of spectrum analyser

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 services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the repair and calibration of spectrum analyser to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029929-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 30 days
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

OPTICAL TEST AND CALIBRATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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