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CSP26716 - Survey field accessories

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Jul 2026 at 08:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for the supply of survey field accessories under the title "CSP26716 - Survey field accessories." The procurement, which falls under the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances, was executed using a direct procurement method due to an absence of competition and the unique capability of the supplier. The contracting process concluded on 31st July 2026, with the contract’s active period extending from 31st July to 24th August 2026. The procurement was managed from Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd functioning as the procuring entity.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for suppliers with capabilities in providing specialised surveying instruments, particularly those positioned to deliver specific technical requirements that lack broader market competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to SURVEY SUPPLIES LIMITED, the awarded supplier, may find themselves well-suited to engage in similar contracts requiring niche expertise. Such contracts are ideal for businesses aiming to secure direct procurement opportunities with central government authorities by leveraging their unique product offerings and specialist knowledge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26716 - Survey field accessories

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. Details notice for survey field accessories.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d860
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072521-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,142 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 30 days
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

SURVEY SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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