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CSP26309 - XL5 Analyser with additional calibration certificates

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process titled "CSP26309 - XL5 Analyser with additional calibration certificates" within the public authority - central government sector. This tender, following a limited competition procurement method, was aimed at procuring goods like analysers. It involved UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity and was finalized with an award to Niton UK Ltd, a supplier based in Winchester. The contract, which was signed on 18th March 2026 and runs until 3rd April 2026, has a gross value of £38,196, with £31,830 as the net amount. The procurement covers delivery across the United Kingdom.

This procurement provides business growth opportunities especially for suppliers dealing in scientific analysers and calibration services. Given the nature of this tender, SMEs like Niton UK Ltd, specialising in analysers, stand to benefit significantly. Businesses with expertise in precision instruments and calibration services can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and increase market presence, especially in central government projects managed by entities like UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This specific tender, being below threshold and based on limited competition, may suit entities that are able to quickly respond to such requirements and have specialized knowledge or products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26309 - XL5 Analyser with additional calibration certificates

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a provision for XL5 Analyser with additional calibration certificates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029979-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NITON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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