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title: "CSP25090 - Consumables for Measurement System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055464"
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# CSP25090 - Consumables for Measurement System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055464

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## Summary

This public procurement process was led by UK Research and Innovation, focusing on the acquisition of consumables for measurement systems. The industry category for this contract falls under goods, specifically miscellaneous compounds for microscopes. The procurement was directed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, both headquartered in Swindon, at Polaris House, with a duration from 25th June 2025 to 30th September 2025. The process was in the "Award" stage at the time of reporting, and the contract was signed on 24th June 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, without competition, under the below-threshold classification. The contract value was GBP 12,513.60 gross, awarded to Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd, a large supplier based in Leatherhead.

This tender offers a specific opportunity primarily for those businesses specialising in supplying technical consumables for scientific measurement systems. With the procurement completed due to technical reasons necessitating a particular supplier, businesses with proprietary or highly specialised products may find similar opportunities scarce but highly rewarding when identified. Companies that can offer unique or technically indispensable components should track such direct procurement opportunities from central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation to position themselves strategically within this niche market.

## 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. Award notice for the supply of Consumables for Magnetic Property Measurement System and Physical Property Measurement System Transfer line and sample holders and delivery to UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035494-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,428 |

## 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 | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38519000 - Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035494-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035494-2025
  26th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qd-uki.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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