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title: "CSP25391 - Rod rework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-25"
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# CSP25391 - Rod rework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b0

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## Summary

This procurement process has been initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, UK, for the supply of Rod rework and shipping services. The contract titled "CSP25391 - Rod rework" falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. It involves the direct procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, designating Island Optics Limited as the sole supplier. The contract, valued at £17,330, commenced on 24th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The award notice was published on 25th September 2025, marking the completion stage of this non-competitive tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment manufacturing and supply. Island Optics Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located on the Isle of Man, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the efficacy of direct procurement for niche technical supplies. Companies in similar sectors with unique technical capabilities or proprietary offerings may find growth opportunities by aligning with procurement processes that necessitate specialised goods, thereby capitalising on limited competition situations and fostering business expansion through strategic partnerships with public authorities.

## 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. Award notice for the supply of Rod rework and shipping to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059527-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 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 | £17,330 |

## 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 | ISLAND OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059527-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059527-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.island-optics.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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