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CSP26777 - RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation

UK Research and Innovation

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17 Aug 2026 at 09:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured specialist research services for the RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation. The requirement concerns investigation work involving an ASD spectrometer, with the procurement classified as research services. The work is delivered in the United Kingdom. UK Research and Innovation is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity and shared services provider. This is a technical, scientific services requirement rather than a supply-only purchase or construction project. It is relevant to organisations that provide specialist scientific investigation, spectrometer-related research or technically complex research support for public-sector or research customers. The requirement is associated with the RAL facility and the buyer’s research activities.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was concluded by direct award, below the relevant threshold and without competition, because the buyer stated that there was an absence of competition for technical reasons and that only a particular supplier could provide the required goods, services or works. NPL Management Limited received the award for the single completed lot. The award was active on 17 August 2026, and the contract was signed on that date. The contract runs from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Its value is £11,420 excluding VAT, or £13,704 including VAT. The published basis was technical exclusivity rather than a competitive evaluation of competing tenders.

This award indicates a focused requirement for specialist scientific research capability, centred on investigation using an ASD spectrometer. A credible future supplier would need demonstrable technical expertise in spectrometer investigation and the ability to deliver research services for a complex scientific environment. Relevant evidence would include experienced scientific staff, suitable instrumentation knowledge, robust investigation and analysis methods, and a track record of working with research organisations or national laboratory facilities. The buyer’s use of a direct award for technical reasons also shows that highly specific technical capability and demonstrable uniqueness can be decisive for this type of requirement. Larger specialist organisations, research providers and businesses with established laboratory or metrology expertise are likely to be best placed to compete when comparable work is next considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26777 - RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation

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 RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077935-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 31 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
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
Postcode Area
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

NPL Management Limited

Further Information

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