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CSP26504-Replacement cables for PCB

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 May 2026 at 12:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process for "CSP26504-Replacement cables for PCB," with the award status marked as complete. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also located in Swindon. The procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" industry category and was conducted through a direct, below-threshold method without competition due to technical reasons. The procurement process reached the award stage on 12th May 2026, and the contract commenced on 11th May 2026, having an operational period until 11th August 2026. The total contract value amounts to GBP 24,852, of which the net amount is GBP 20,710.

This procurement contract presents an opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in precision equipment supply, to understand the potential gaps in the market where sole suppliers are required. While PCB Europe GmbH is the awarded supplier due to their unique capability to meet the specified technical requirements, similar businesses can assess their offerings to align more closely with such specialised demands. Companies can consider investing in capabilities that render them competitive suppliers for future procurement opportunities requiring unique technical specifications, thereby facilitating business growth in highly specialised equipment sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26504-Replacement cables for PCB

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 Replacement cables for PCB 352A59 and PCB 356A43/356A45.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06969d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043433-2026
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
Large

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
£20,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 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

PCB EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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