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title: "CSP26597 - Critical spares for ACSM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-12"
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# CSP26597 - Critical spares for ACSM

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3a5

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## Summary

In a procurement process initiated on 12th June 2026, UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, concluded a tender for the supply of critical spares for ACSM. This contract, identified as CSP26597, falls under the goods category, specifically mechanical spare parts excluding engines and engine parts, and miscellaneous spare parts. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to unique technical requirements supplied by the designated vendor, Aerodyne Research, Inc., a US-based SME. The contract, valued at 30,150 USD, commenced on 11th June 2026 and is due to conclude by 10th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply of mechanical spare parts, particularly those capable of addressing niche needs, to engage in direct procurement processes. While the current tender is complete, similar procurements highlight the potential market for highly specialized suppliers to nurture growth through direct engagement with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Firms with expertise in technical spare goods and a capability to fulfill unique and specific requirements would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

## 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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for critical spares for ACSM to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055509-2026 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,150 |

## 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 | AERODYNE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts
- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 08:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055509-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055509-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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