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title: "CSP26777 - RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e534"
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# CSP26777 - RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation

Buyer: UK Research and Innovation  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e534

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured specialist research services for the RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation. The requirement concerns investigation work involving an ASD spectrometer, with the procurement classified as research services. The work is delivered in the United Kingdom. UK Research and Innovation is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity and shared services provider. This is a technical, scientific services requirement rather than a supply-only purchase or construction project. It is relevant to organisations that provide specialist scientific investigation, spectrometer-related research or technically complex research support for public-sector or research customers. The requirement is associated with the RAL facility and the buyer’s research activities.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was concluded by direct award, below the relevant threshold and without competition, because the buyer stated that there was an absence of competition for technical reasons and that only a particular supplier could provide the required goods, services or works. NPL Management Limited received the award for the single completed lot. The award was active on 17 August 2026, and the contract was signed on that date. The contract runs from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Its value is £11,420 excluding VAT, or £13,704 including VAT. The published basis was technical exclusivity rather than a competitive evaluation of competing tenders.

This award indicates a focused requirement for specialist scientific research capability, centred on investigation using an ASD spectrometer. A credible future supplier would need demonstrable technical expertise in spectrometer investigation and the ability to deliver research services for a complex scientific environment. Relevant evidence would include experienced scientific staff, suitable instrumentation knowledge, robust investigation and analysis methods, and a track record of working with research organisations or national laboratory facilities. The buyer’s use of a direct award for technical reasons also shows that highly specific technical capability and demonstrable uniqueness can be decisive for this type of requirement. Larger specialist organisations, research providers and businesses with established laboratory or metrology expertise are likely to be best placed to compete when comparable work is next considered.

## 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 RAL ASD Spectrometer Investigation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077935-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,420 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK Research and Innovation |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | NPL Management Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077935-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077935-2026
  17th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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