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SDA gravity meter

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jul 2026 at 08:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for the provision of an SDA gravity meter. The process was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, with Dynamic Gravity Systems selected as the supplier. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold. The procurement falls under the 'public authority - central government' classification, with the contract period running from 26th June 2026 to 25th September 2026, valued at USD 25,000. This procurement is categorised under the goods sector, specifically for gravity geophysical instruments, and the delivery location is the United Kingdom.

This tender, although concluded without competitive bidding, highlights opportunities for businesses with specialised technologies or unique capabilities to engage in direct procurement methods. Companies operating in the geophysical instruments industry, particularly those with unique product offerings or technical expertise, may find similar opportunities to offer their services without the complexity of open competition. Businesses interested in supplying to public authorities in the UK could benefit from keeping abreast of specific technical requirements that may bypass the normal competitive procurement procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SDA gravity meter

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. This procurement is for the provision of SDA gravity meter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38240000 - Gravity geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Sep 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
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

DYNAMIC GRAVITY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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