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CSP26435 - Inspection of ATEX equipment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for the inspection of ATEX equipment under contract CSP26435. This process, completed without competition due to technical reasons, has resulted in an award to EX Veritas Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The procurement was classified under technical inspection services, reflecting the industry category relevant to this contract, with operations spread across the United Kingdom. Initiating on the 28th of April 2026 and concluding on the 29th of August 2026, the procurement process is currently in the award stage. The project will be managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, highlighting a central governmental authority's role in procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs specialising in technical inspections, particularly those with expertise in ATEX equipment, to engage with central government initiatives. Businesses involved in offering niche services tailored to specific technical requirements might find this procurement process beneficial, as it underscores a demand for specialised skills without broader competition. Such opportunities can bolster business growth by aligning expertise with government projects, thereby fostering sustained relationships with public authorities for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26435 - Inspection of ATEX equipment

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. Brief Description of Requirement:- Inspection of the TS1 and TS2 ATEX equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038530-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 29 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
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

EX VERITAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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