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CSP26494- ABCStar Module Frame

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 May 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26494- ABCStar Module Frame" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' and was managed through a limited competition procurement method due to technical reasons, where only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirements. The contract was awarded to Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd on 1st May 2026, covering a period from 1st May 2026 to 1st July 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 19,260. The procurement stage is complete, and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing unique technical solutions. Businesses like Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), are well positioned to partake in similar procurement opportunities that require niche manufacturing capabilities. Companies already equipped to offer tailored solutions in competitive markets can leverage such contracts to establish and expand their footprint within governmental supply chains, fostering growth and establishing new industry relationships.

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Notice Title

CSP26494- ABCStar Module Frame

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 ABC Star Module Frame stepped stencil

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069150
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041002-2026
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

GARNER OSBORNE CIRCUITS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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