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CSP26559 - Broadband Seismometers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 May 2026 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "CSP26559 - Broadband Seismometers," falls under the electronic equipment industry category and involves the provision and delivery of Certimus Broadband Seismometers along with accessories. The procurement method was a limited competition, and the contract was awarded on 25th May 2026 to GURALP SYSTEMS LIMITED. The contract period spans from 26th May 2026 to 30th November 2026, with a total contract value of £35,514. The process was finalised by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs like GURALP SYSTEMS LIMITED, which is the awarded supplier. Companies specialising in the production and supply of electronic equipment, especially those involved with specialised instrumentation like seismometers, would find such tenders beneficial for business expansion. The requirement for supplying specific equipment to a prominent public authority highlights the potential for future collaborations and access to similar targeted procurement opportunities within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26559 - Broadband Seismometers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Certimus Broadband Seismometers plus Certimus Accessory Pack and Packaging also shipping to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a68a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049771-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,514 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 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
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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

GURALP SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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