---
title: "CSP25561 - Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e116"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-14"
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# CSP25561 - Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e116

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25561 - Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor" was organised by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the central government public authority category and involves the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry. The direct procurement method was employed due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with APCO Technologies SA from Switzerland being the sole supplier. The procurement stage has culminated in an active award, with the contract being signed on 12th November 2025 and effective from 13th November 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in transport equipment and dynamic operation apparatuses, particularly those capable of handling specific technical requirements such as the Solar Orbiter Vibration Test Adaptor. Companies functioning as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and possessing specialised technical capabilities could find significant growth potential through such targeted contracts. Although the procurement process concluded without competition, it highlights the importance of niche expertise and established credibility within specialised sectors for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** One quote justification This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only particular supplier can supply the goods, services or work required. Brief description of requirement Mounting of a larger mass payload for dynamic operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073829-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,214 |

## 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 | APCO TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073829-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073829-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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