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CSP26502- Re-working of Phosphate rods

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 May 2026 at 12:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project "CSP26502- Re-working of Phosphate rods" has been initiated by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage with a contract period from 6th May 2026 to 6th July 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, with no reasonable alternatives available. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acts as the procuring entity.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment, particularly those positioned as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to gain exposure and fulfil the demand for specialised goods. The awarded contract valued at £14,530 (net) highlights a niche market for those capable of re-working Phosphate rods, particularly for Island Optics Limited, the awarded supplier. Companies in similar fields can explore and position themselves for future procurement opportunities in central government projects that require specialised equipment and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26502- Re-working of Phosphate rods

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Re-working of Phosphate rods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043423-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£14,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 Jul 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 & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

Island Optics Limited

Further Information

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