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CSP27913 - ScopeDome

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Oct 2026 at 08:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a fully automated 3-metre ScopeDome clamshell dome, an astronomical instrument enclosure, with delivery from Poland and installation. The work also includes roofing works at a UKRI site, with RAMS and CDM requirements applying to the construction work. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UKRI. The recorded delivery location is the United Kingdom; no more specific site is identified. This is a combined supply-and-install requirement rather than a purchase of equipment alone, with suppliers needing to coordinate international shipping, installation and associated roof works.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a limited competition below the applicable threshold. OUTSIDEOLOGY LIMITED was selected for the single lot, and the contract is active. The contract was signed on 6 October 2026 and runs from 7 October 2026 to 29 January 2027. Its value is £48,530 excluding VAT (£58,236 including VAT). The procurement is categorised as goods, although the requirement includes installation and roofing work. No award date is recorded. The selection was made through limited competition; the published details do not describe the evaluation criteria or how bids were scored.

For suppliers assessing future UKRI requirements, this award demonstrates demand for a specialist astronomical dome supplied with installation and associated building work. A credible competitor would need to source or manufacture a fully automated 3-metre clamshell dome, arrange shipping from Poland or another supply location, and deliver installation alongside coordinated roof works. The requirement also points to the need to plan and manage construction-related RAMS and CDM obligations, rather than treating the order as equipment delivery alone. The selected supplier is a small enterprise, showing that a business of that scale has won this requirement; the award does not establish a minimum company size or other formal qualification threshold.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP27913 - ScopeDome

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply and install of ScopeDome 3M fully automated Clamshell Dome including shipping from poland also roof works to be completed with RAMS & CDM requirements to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078347
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094993-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 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 & 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

OUTSIDEOLOGY LIMITED

Further Information

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