---
title: "CSP25214 - GVX Downstream Asher"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-07-30"
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# CSP25214 - GVX Downstream Asher

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568f5

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, with the support of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, for the "CSP25214 - GVX Downstream Asher" contract. The procurement falls under the Microscope category, specifically targeting goods. It took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, with a procurement method classified as direct and below threshold, executed without competition due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at 13,791.06 USD, was awarded to Ibss Group Inc, and it became active on 30th July 2025, following the signing on 29th July 2025. The process is in its Award stage, indicating completion without competitive tendering.

This tender presents specific opportunities for companies specialising in the supply of technical goods, particularly those involved in microscope-related technology and instrumentation. Due to the direct award nature of this process, it may not offer competitive entry opportunities this time; however, SMEs that maintain a presence in niche technical markets, similar to Ibss Group Inc, could find potential growth avenues by aligning with future public sector procurements in the specialised equipment segment. Adjusting capacity and expertise towards fulfilling specification-driven procurements could enhance business competitiveness in future direct award scenarios or competitive tenders within the central government framework.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement: - GVX Downstream Asher - Variable Constriction, inlet gas filter Controller & Cable bundle, Spooler with MicroPirani Interactive GUI & Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044236-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,791 |

## 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 | IBSS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044236-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044236-2025
  30th 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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