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CSP27916 - Shidmazu Pump - Water target

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Oct 2026 at 10:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured a water-target pump for laboratory use. The purchase falls within laboratory, optical and precision equipment. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UKRI. Delivery is stated as being in the United Kingdom, with no specific town or site identified. The requirement is a single equipment purchase rather than a wider service or works package. Its title names Shimadzu, and the selected supplier is Shimadzu UK Ltd. This is relevant to suppliers of laboratory pumps and precision scientific equipment, particularly those able to provide equipment compatible with the buyer’s water-target application.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Shimadzu UK Ltd was selected for the single lot, and the contract was signed on 7 October 2026. Its gross value is £17,673, with a net value of £14,727.50. The contract period runs from 7 October 2026 to 8 February 2027. UKRI awarded the purchase directly without competition, below the applicable threshold, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons: only a particular supplier could provide the requirement. The award is for goods, specifically the water-target pump. No evaluation against competing bids took place under this direct award route.

This purchase demonstrates demand from UKRI for a specialist pump used in a water-target application, bought as laboratory and precision equipment through a direct award on technical grounds. A supplier seeking to compete for a comparable requirement would need to show that its equipment meets the specific technical interface and performance needs, and that it can supply the required pump reliably. Evidence of compatibility with the relevant scientific equipment, product support and dependable delivery would help establish credibility. The selected supplier was Shimadzu UK Ltd, indicating that the buyer’s requirement was met through a named specialist supplier. Suppliers with relevant pump manufacturing or distribution capability and experience supporting laboratory equipment are the closest fit for this buyer’s requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP27916 - Shidmazu Pump - Water target

Notice Description

Procurement 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 Brief Description of Requirement Pump - Water target

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078362
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095037-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,727 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 - 8 Feb 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

Shimadzu UK Ltd

Further Information

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