---
title: "GSS25281 - RMA request for CPI Klystron"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055adb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# GSS25281 - RMA request for CPI Klystron

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055adb

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the servicing and repair of CPI Klystron, a necessary technical requirement, which was concluded without competition due to the absence of alternative suppliers. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, highlighting a necessity-based acquisition approach. The contract has been awarded to Microwave Power Products, Inc, with a value of USD 17,950 and a contract period starting on 7th July 2025 and ending on 29th September 2025. The procurement falls within the industry category of repair and maintenance services and operates mainly within the United Kingdom region, with the process being facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This procurement offers a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in niche technical services or products like the CPI Klystron to partner with governmental bodies for specialised contracts. Companies with expertise in high precision repair and maintenance services could find growth opportunities in similar projects. Although this contract did not involve competitive bidding, the demand for precise technical capability emphasises the importance of SMEs with highly specialised skills to explore collaboration opportunities with public sector organisations such as UKRI, especially in central government contracts.

## 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, services or works required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for CPI Klystron to be serviced/repaired.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038110-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,950 |

## 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 | MICROWAVE POWER PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 09:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038110-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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