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title: "CSP26315-R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066851"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# CSP26315-R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066851

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "CSP26315-R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension" project. This process, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was conducted without competition due to the unique technical needs that only one supplier could fulfil. The buyer, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, asserted the necessity for a direct procurement method. The tender was awarded to Morris Line Engineering Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Bridgend, United Kingdom. The contract is active, with a term commencing on 6th March 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 6th July 2026, with a gross value amounting to £18,979.20.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, especially those capable of addressing specific technical requirements. Although direct procurement restricts competition, such procurement processes can open doors for niche suppliers with unique capabilities. Companies positioned to deliver customised solutions and cater to specialised industrial needs will find such tenders promising for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this field, like Morris Line Engineering Ltd, demonstrate how catering to specific government requirements can lead to successful contract awards.

## 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 Brief Description of Requirement R6 Sub 18 Switchboard Extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022300-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,816 |

## 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 | MORRIS LINE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022300-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022300-2026
  12th 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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