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title: "CSP26006 - METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06055c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-14"
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# CSP26006 - METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06055c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation has concluded, focusing on the acquisition of METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors. This procurement took place under the 'Goods' category, with Swindon, United Kingdom, as the primary location. The contract, identified as CSP26006, followed a direct procurement method due to an absence of competition, allowing only a particular supplier, Labcell Ltd, to fulfil the requirement. The contract was signed on 12 January 2026, with an active period from 13 January 2026 to 19 January 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £10,790.50, before VAT, and is acknowledged as being below the threshold set for competitive bidding.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to supply specialised scientific equipment, such as data loggers and sensors. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying precise measurement instruments could find similar opportunities to engage in non-competitive tenders with governmental and research organisations. By targeting procurement processes in the public sector that require specific technical capabilities, businesses can position themselves as indispensable suppliers for future contracts. This approach is especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Labcell Ltd, which successfully manoeuvred this direct procurement, demonstrating their niche capability and market reputation.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement:- METER Data Loggers and Soil Moisture and Water Level Sensors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002964-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,790 |

## 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 | LABCELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38550000 - Meters

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002964-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002964-2026
  14th 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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