---
title: "CSP26127 - Glass buoyancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0647a1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-05"
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# CSP26127 - Glass buoyancy

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0647a1

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## Summary

In this completed procurement process, UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, has engaged in a direct procurement method to source goods related to "CSP26127 - Glass buoyancy." This process involved no competition due to technical reasons, as only a particular supplier could fulfil the requirements. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, the procuring entity, with the contract awarded to R.S. AQUA LIMITED. The contract covers the supply of glass flotation spheres and accessories, with delivery across the United Kingdom, and was signed on 3rd February 2026. The contract term spans from 4th February 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a gross value of £20,142.

This procurement represents a strategic purchase opportunity within the technical goods sector, specifically for businesses specialising in buoyancy compensators. Although the process was not open to competitive bidding, the contract's nature demonstrates the distinct advantages of possessing unique technical capabilities. Such tenders offer avenues for specialised suppliers who focus on niche market products to engage with high-profile government projects, potentially fostering growth and expanding their reach in the public sector market. Businesses with expertise in advanced buoyancy solutions would find similar opportunities beneficial for showcasing and leveraging their specialised competencies.

## 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 Glass floatation sphere,brackets,freight administration and delivery to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010276-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,785 |

## 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 | R.S. AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37412210 - Buoyancy compensators

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010276-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010276-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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