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title: "CSP25545 - Replacement of broken RGA units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df20"
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# CSP25545 - Replacement of broken RGA units

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df20

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, is titled "CSP25545 - Replacement of broken RGA units". This contract involves the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, specifically the replacement of broken RGA units and associated freight. The procurement, under legal basis 2023/54, was undertaken using a direct method due to the absence of viable competition for technical reasons, and was completed on 12th November 2025. The process culminated in the award stage, with MKS Instruments UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 10th November 2025 and is active till 31st March 2026, with the procurement falling below the threshold for a competitive requirement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to explore potential collaborations and future tenders with UK Research and Innovation. Although this particular procurement did not involve competition, companies in related industries might strategise their offerings to meet technical requirements in upcoming procurement rounds. Large-scale organisations, similar to MKS Instruments UK Ltd, which have a solid track record in providing specialised technical equipment, would be well-suited to monitor and prepare for potential opportunities for business growth in similar future contracts.

## 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 required. Contract details notice for the supply of Replacement of broken RGA units and freight to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072993-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,964 |

## 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 | MKS INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 07:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072993-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072993-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.MKSINST.COM
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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