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title: "CSP26351 - Photomultiplier tubes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c4a"
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published: "2026-03-17"
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# CSP26351 - Photomultiplier tubes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c4a

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement for photomultiplier tubes without competition due to a lack of reasonable alternatives. The procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, facilitated the procurement process. The award stage was completed with the contract being signed on 13th March 2026, and it is scheduled to end on 13th April 2026. The procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, targeting the electrical machinery category within the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for suppliers in the electrical machinery and consumables industry, especially those specialising in niche products like photomultiplier tubes. Despite the absence of competition in this particular contract, businesses that provide unique, high-quality goods in this sector may find additional opportunities with UK Research and Innovation. Large enterprises such as Hamamatsu Photonics UK Ltd, the chosen supplier, demonstrate the benefits of having distinctive products that meet specific government needs.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Parts: Photomultiplier tubes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024085-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,075 |

## 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 | HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024085-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024085-2026
  17th 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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