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title: "CSP26080 - SAMTEC Connectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f95"
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# CSP26080 - SAMTEC Connectors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f95

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation recently concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract for the supply of Specialist connectors under the title "CSP26080 - SAMTEC Connectors." The procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically targeting retrofitting needs for detector systems. This contract was awarded without competition due to the unique technical requirements that could only be met by a specific supplier, Nuclear Instruments SRL. The procurement, categorised as direct and below the threshold, was executed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The process is now in the award stage with the contract active from 26 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, contributing to an overall project value of €15,952.95.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying high-precision laboratory and optical equipment to engage in future procurement processes with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Although this particular contract was issued without competition, companies with innovative solutions that meet stringent technical standards can position themselves as potential future suppliers by offering bespoke capabilities. It serves as a viable opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate unique expertise and reliability in producing highly specialised equipment, such as SMEs focusing on niche sectors within technical manufacturing.

## 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. Contract details notice for the supply of Specialist connectors to retrofit into detector system to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007060-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,952 |

## 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 | NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 12:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007060-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007060-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nuclearinstruments.eu
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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