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title: "CSP25601 - Electric discharge machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec7d"
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# CSP25601 - Electric discharge machine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec7d

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority located in Swindon, UK, is detailed under the contract CSP25601. This contract pertains to the supply of an electric discharge machine designed for drilling diamond anvil cell gaskets, categorised under laboratory and precision equipments. The procurement stage has been completed, with a contract signed on 30th November 2025, and the delivery is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition due to the technical specificity of the goods, awarding the contract to the supplier Almax easyLab bvba from Belgium.

This tender offers distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in niche, high-precision laboratory equipments. The procurement decision highlights the potential for small to medium enterprises familiar with specific technical requirements to engage in direct contracts with public sector organisations. Such opportunities are particularly suited to businesses with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and specialised manufacturing capabilities, providing them with avenues for growth through direct government engagements and fostering long-term partnerships in the public sector.

## 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 Electric discharge machine for drilling diamond anvil cell gaskets and delivery to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078727-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,820 |

## 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 | ALMAX EASYLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078727-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078727-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.almax-easyLab.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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