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title: "CSP25760 - Vacuum compatible high precision stages"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06035e"
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published: "2026-01-12"
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# CSP25760 - Vacuum compatible high precision stages

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06035e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25760 - Vacuum compatible high precision stages" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority. The procurement, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of checking and testing apparatus. Concluded using a direct procurement method without competition due to technical reasons, the contract was awarded on 9th January 2026 to SmarAct GmbH, a large supplier from Germany. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract active from 9th January to 27th February 2026, valued at €19,520. The contract is fully aligned with legal requirements as per UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in precision engineering and high-technology equipment, particularly those providing vacuum-compatible and high-precision testing apparatus. It highlights a potential market for specialised goods that few firms can supply, thus offering a pathway for growth for businesses that can meet these technical requirements. Companies experienced in supplying to central government or those looking to enter the UK public sector market may find opportunities in similar future procurements within the UK Research and Innovation remit.

## 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, services or works required. Details notice for vacuum compatible high precision stages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002103-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,520 |

## 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 | SMARACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 09:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002103-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002103-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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