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12 Jun 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement process initiated on 12th June 2026, UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, concluded a tender for the supply of critical spares for ACSM. This contract, identified as CSP26597, falls under the goods category, specifically mechanical spare parts excluding engines and engine parts, and miscellaneous spare parts. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to unique technical requirements supplied by the designated vendor, Aerodyne Research, Inc., a US-based SME. The contract, valued at 30,150 USD, commenced on 11th June 2026 and is due to conclude by 10th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply of mechanical spare parts, particularly those capable of addressing niche needs, to engage in direct procurement processes. While the current tender is complete, similar procurements highlight the potential market for highly specialized suppliers to nurture growth through direct engagement with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Firms with expertise in technical spare goods and a capability to fulfill unique and specific requirements would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

CSP26597 - Critical spares for ACSM

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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for critical spares for ACSM to be supplied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055509-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts

34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 30 days
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
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

AERODYNE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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