---
title: "CSP25715 - Single crystal diffractometer Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05faa2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-19"
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# CSP25715 - Single crystal diffractometer Service Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05faa2

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## Summary

The public procurement process was led by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, concerning a "Single crystal diffractometer Service Contract". This falls under the services category, specifically technical services, and was concluded at the Award stage. The process was executed without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives, utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Rigaku Europe SE on 18th December 2025, with a contract period commencing on 11th March 2026 and concluding on 10th March 2027. The total value of the contract is €20,582.06.

This contract represents an opportunity primarily for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those with expertise in crystal diffractometer services. While this specific contract was not open to competition, similar future opportunities may arise for innovative small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing differentiated technical services. Companies able to establish specialised technical expertise and build capacities aligned with public sector requirements could position themselves favourably for subsequent contracts issued by UK Research and Innovation or similar central government bodies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Details notice for a single crystal diffractometer Service Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085015-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,151 |

## 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 | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085015-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085015-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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