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title: "CSP25576 - Manufacture six gallium cells"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e428"
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# CSP25576 - Manufacture six gallium cells

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e428

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, UK, has engaged in a procurement process titled "CSP25576 - Manufacture six gallium cells". This procurement falls under the goods category and specifically pertains to the manufacturing of gallium cells. The contract was directly awarded to NPL Management Ltd, driven by the absence of viable competition for technical reasons. The procurement stage is at the completion phase, with the contract period spanning from 19th November 2025 to 15th January 2026. The procurement process was executed below threshold without competition, for a total of £16,000 GBP (net amount), and the decision was finalized with the contract being signed on 18th November 2025. The project seeks to address specific technical needs within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses with expertise in specialised manufacturing of gallium cells, especially those capable of adhering to stringent technical specifications. Larger organisations with established competencies in producing components related to accumulators, primary cells, and temperature regulators would find this contract an ideal match. Though the contract was directly awarded without competition due to its specialised nature, this showcases potential future collaboration prospects for similar required expertise in the industry, where highly niche players are often sought for their unique capabilities.

## 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. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the manufacture of six gallium cells to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075133-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2025 - 15 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,000 |

## 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 | NPL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 14762000 - Gallium
- 31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
- 42131130 - Temperature regulators

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075133-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075133-2025
  19th 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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