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title: "SDA gravity meter"
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# SDA gravity meter

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb8c

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for the provision of an SDA gravity meter. The process was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, with Dynamic Gravity Systems selected as the supplier. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold. The procurement falls under the 'public authority - central government' classification, with the contract period running from 26th June 2026 to 25th September 2026, valued at USD 25,000. This procurement is categorised under the goods sector, specifically for gravity geophysical instruments, and the delivery location is the United Kingdom.

This tender, although concluded without competitive bidding, highlights opportunities for businesses with specialised technologies or unique capabilities to engage in direct procurement methods. Companies operating in the geophysical instruments industry, particularly those with unique product offerings or technical expertise, may find similar opportunities to offer their services without the complexity of open competition. Businesses interested in supplying to public authorities in the UK could benefit from keeping abreast of specific technical requirements that may bypass the normal competitive procurement procedures.

## 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. This procurement is for the provision of SDA gravity meter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066562-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | DYNAMIC GRAVITY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38240000 - Gravity geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066562-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066562-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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