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03 Jul 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for "CSP26645 - Service and calibration of Laser scanner" was completed without a competitive tender process because it required a specific supplier due to technical reasons. UKRI, a central government public authority located at Polaris House, Swindon, sought services in the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus," specifically within the calibration services sector. The procurement was completed under a direct and below-threshold method, with the service period running from 3rd July 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses focusing on specialised technical services, particularly those with expertise in repair and maintenance of precision measuring equipment. As the tender was non-competitive and direct, businesses aspiring to compete in similar future tenders might focus on enhancing their technical uniqueness and specialities that align with niche government procurement needs. Companies similar to TRIMECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED, the awarded supplier, which is a small and medium-sized enterprise, may find such targeted opportunities especially beneficial for growth and expansion within the government sector.

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Notice Title

CSP26645 - Service and calibration of Laser scanner

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 services required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Service and calibration of Laser scanner to be supplied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c35d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062759-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 31 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

TRIMECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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