---
title: "CSP26243-Annual service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# CSP26243-Annual service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a64

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation, concerns the annual service contract for EVO15 VP SEM. The buying organisation is classified as a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract notice is not open for competition; the procurement method employed is direct, indicating it falls below the threshold and has been completed without competition. The award stage of the procurement has been reached, with the contract signed on 20 February 2026 and scheduled to end on 20 May 2026. The procurement addresses the services industry, particularly repair and maintenance services.

The tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses that specialise in repair and maintenance services. Firms similar in size and capability to Carl Zeiss Ltd, who has been successfully awarded the contract, would find themselves well-suited for similar procurements in the future, considering their capacity to handle specific technical servicing requirements. This procurement method, while not involving competition, might encourage businesses to engage in pre-established relationships or partnerships with UK Research and Innovation for future contracting prospects. Interested parties should consider aligning their service offerings to match specific requirements that central government authorities might have.

## Notice

****THIS IS A CONTRACTDETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being conclude without competition there is no reasonable alternatives to those good, services or works Brief Description of Requirement Annual service contract for EVO15 VP SEM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 20 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,748 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS LTD (ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016201-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016201-2026
  23rd 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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