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CSP26478 - Maintenance services for spectrometer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Apr 2026 at 07:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, concerns a contract for maintenance services of a spectrometer. This procurement falls under the service industry category and was concluded without competition due to technical reasons – only a specific supplier, HIDEN ANALYTICAL LIMITED, could meet the requirements. Located in Swindon, the procurement method was direct, with no competition, and was concluded below threshold. The contract is awarded, and its active period is from 24 April to 30 April 2026, with its details published on 27 April 2026. The process is already complete, representing a central government organisation's procurement activity in the UKK14 region.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical maintenance services, particularly those with the expertise in providing spectrometer maintenance. Potential growth opportunities exist for companies capable of offering unique technical solutions that meet stringent and specific needs. While HIDEN ANALYTICAL LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Warrington, has been awarded the contract, similar businesses with relevant technical expertise could explore partnerships or prepare for similar future procurements, focusing on leveraging direct procurement methods that address unique technical needs. This procurement exemplifies a niche opportunity, highlighting the need for businesses to maintain specialised capabilities to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

CSP26478 - Maintenance services for spectrometer

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. Details notice for maintenance services on spectrometer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037810-2026
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

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
£10,201 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

HIDEN ANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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