---
title: "GSS25328 - Graphite Cone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-28"
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# GSS25328 - Graphite Cone

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527dc

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation involves the direct purchase of a Graphite Cone, titled "GSS25328 - Graphite Cone". Situated in Swindon, the contracting authority has concluded the procurement without competition due to technical reasons. The contract, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was awarded on 11th May 2025 to GTD Graphit Technologie, a small to medium enterprise based in Germany. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically "Below threshold - without competition", and the contract commenced on 12th May 2025, with an end date slated for 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in niche manufacturing and supply of precision components, particularly those in the laboratory equipment sector. Although the contract was awarded without competition, the details may foreshadow future possibilities for SMEs capable of providing exclusive or highly specialised goods. Such businesses should maintain awareness of potential technical needs and partnerships that may arise within the UK's central government procurement activities, ensuring readiness for similar opportunities requiring unique expertise.

## Notice

***** 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. The requirement was for Graphite Cone

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028072-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,816 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GTD GRAPHIT TECHNOLOGIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028072-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028072-2025
  28th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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