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title: "CSP25355 - SAXS Instrument Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059732"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP25355 - SAXS Instrument Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059732

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based at Polaris House in Swindon, concluded with a direct award for the 'CSP25355 - SAXS Instrument Service'. This service falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category. The procurement process did not involve competition, as the service required specific technical capabilities only available from the supplier. The award was made to Xenocs, a small or medium enterprise based in Grenoble, France. Key dates in this process include the contract signing on 8th September 2025 and the active service period from 9th to 12th September 2025, with the contract valued at £15,173.00 net (£18,207.60 gross).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in niche repair and maintenance services that can offer unique technical expertise. Such procurement methods highlight the importance of maintaining specialised capabilities to secure contracts without the need for a competitive bidding process. Small to medium enterprises, especially those with proven track records in highly specialised technical fields, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities by ensuring they can offer exclusive solutions that meet specific buyer requirements. The contract with UK Research and Innovation underscores the potential for sustained business relationships built on specialised service delivery.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement:- SAXS Instrument Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055229-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,173 |

## 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 | XENOCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055229-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055229-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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