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title: "CSP26314 - PSI X-band water load prototype"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666dc"
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published: "2026-03-11"
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# CSP26314 - PSI X-band water load prototype

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666dc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP26314 - PSI X-band water load prototype" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. This process falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Swindon region, and is part of the "goods" procurement category. The procurement stage is complete, with the award and contract dates ranging from 9th March 2026 to 11th March 2026. The contract was concluded via a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, as it was determined that only one supplier, the Paul Scherrer Institut, could fulfil the technical requirements. The contract value is CHF 13,200.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying sophisticated laboratory and precision equipment due to the specific technical requirements. Companies operating in the optical and precision equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in X-band technology, could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth and expansion. While this particular contract was awarded directly due to its technical specificity, businesses can benefit from closely monitoring future notices from UK Research and Innovation to identify areas for potential collaboration or competition in high-tech equipment projects.

## 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. Details notice for a PSI X-band water load prototype.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021593-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,200 |

## 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 | PAUL SCHERRER INSTITUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 08:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021593-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021593-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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