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title: "CSP26502- Re-working of Phosphate rods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069696"
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# CSP26502- Re-working of Phosphate rods

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069696

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project "CSP26502- Re-working of Phosphate rods" has been initiated by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage with a contract period from 6th May 2026 to 6th July 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, with no reasonable alternatives available. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acts as the procuring entity.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment, particularly those positioned as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to gain exposure and fulfil the demand for specialised goods. The awarded contract valued at £14,530 (net) highlights a niche market for those capable of re-working Phosphate rods, particularly for Island Optics Limited, the awarded supplier. Companies in similar fields can explore and position themselves for future procurement opportunities in central government projects that require specialised equipment and expertise.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** 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 Re-working of Phosphate rods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043423-2026 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,530 |

## 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 | ISLAND OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043423-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043423-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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