---
title: "CSP26215 - DRV with Short Base"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065822"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# CSP26215 - DRV with Short Base

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065822

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## Summary

The procurement process for “CSP26215 - DRV with Short Base” was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is categorised under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. The process, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage and the contract was signed on 16th February 2026. This procurement was executed directly without competition due to technical reasons, as only a particular supplier could provide the goods. Vision Engineering Ltd, based in Woking, United Kingdom, has been awarded the contract valued at £22,383. The framework was below the competition threshold and involved direct procurement, with the contract period set from 17th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers strategic business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in optical and laboratory equipment. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in precision optical technology may find future similar procurements valuable, especially those that can address niche technical requirements without competition. Businesses, particularly those accredited in laboratory and optical sectors, can leverage this exclusive procurement model to foster relationships with central government entities like UKRI, facilitating access to future projects that demand specialised equipment and innovative solutions.

## 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. UKRI had a requirement for an optical DRV with Short Base.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015230-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,383 |

## 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 | VISION ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 13:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015230-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015230-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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