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title: "CSP26478 - Maintenance services for spectrometer"
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# CSP26478 - Maintenance services for spectrometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b2b

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, concerns a contract for maintenance services of a spectrometer. This procurement falls under the service industry category and was concluded without competition due to technical reasons – only a specific supplier, HIDEN ANALYTICAL LIMITED, could meet the requirements. Located in Swindon, the procurement method was direct, with no competition, and was concluded below threshold. The contract is awarded, and its active period is from 24 April to 30 April 2026, with its details published on 27 April 2026. The process is already complete, representing a central government organisation's procurement activity in the UKK14 region.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical maintenance services, particularly those with the expertise in providing spectrometer maintenance. Potential growth opportunities exist for companies capable of offering unique technical solutions that meet stringent and specific needs. While HIDEN ANALYTICAL LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Warrington, has been awarded the contract, similar businesses with relevant technical expertise could explore partnerships or prepare for similar future procurements, focusing on leveraging direct procurement methods that address unique technical needs. This procurement exemplifies a niche opportunity, highlighting the need for businesses to maintain specialised capabilities to compete effectively.

## 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 maintenance services on spectrometer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037810-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,201 |

## 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 | HIDEN ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 07:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037810-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037810-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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