---
title: "CSP25480 - Service and comms update for FG5 absolute gravimeter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce77"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-17"
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# CSP25480 - Service and comms update for FG5 absolute gravimeter

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce77

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has successfully concluded a procurement process through a direct award for the service and communication update of an FG5 absolute gravimeter. The process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and does not involve competition due to the technical specificity required, resulting in an award to Micro-g LaCoste Inc. The project location is the United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the goods category, specifically gravimeters and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. The contract, with a total gross value of USD 20,743.96, was signed on 15th October 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by 10th January 2026.

This procurement presents particular opportunities for businesses specialising in gravimeter technology and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in highly specialised scientific equipment, like large-scale enterprises with technical capabilities similar to Micro-g LaCoste Inc., are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. Engaging in such procurements can enable businesses to broaden their portfolio, expand their client base within governmental and scientific research sectors, and leverage their expertise in niche markets for continuous growth.

## 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 services and works required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a service and comms update for FG5 absolute gravimeter to be carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066121-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,286 |

## 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 | MICRO-G LACOSTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38280000 - Gravimeters
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 08:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066121-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066121-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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