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title: "PS25181 - COMET Microwave Design NQCC - OUI 24261"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# PS25181 - COMET Microwave Design NQCC - OUI 24261

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589e9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS25181 - COMET Microwave Design NQCC - OUI 24261" is initiated by the UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender falls within the industry category of research services and has been finalised under the direct award stage, due to technical reasons with no reasonable alternatives available. This particular contract, valued at £15,000, was signed on 9th July 2025, and is scheduled to run from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The direct procurement approach utilised here highlights an exclusive opportunity for the supplier, Oxford University Innovation Limited, allowing them to deliver specialised microwave design services. Companies operating within the research and technical services sector may find inspiration in this contract as it exemplifies direct awards in niche fields, suggesting potential future opportunities for firms possessing uniquely tailored capabilities or expertise. Exploring fields where competition is sparse or unavailable may present avenues for growth, especially for SMEs aiming to diversify within such specific domains.

## 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, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049550-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049550-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049550-2025
  18th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.innovation.ox.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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