---
title: "CSP26879 - Velocity Sensor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078042"
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# CSP26879 - Velocity Sensor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078042

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation purchased a velocity sensor, a piece of sensing equipment used to measure velocity. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd on UKRI’s behalf. The awarded item is classified as a sensor, and its delivery location is given as the United Kingdom. The stated requirement is for the sensor itself; no broader installation, maintenance or service scope is described. This is a goods purchase rather than a works or service contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI used a direct award without competition, stating that only a particular supplier could supply the required goods. Swale Technologies Limited was selected. The contract was signed on 1 October 2026 and runs from 5 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £16,838.38 excluding VAT and £20,206.06 including VAT. The procurement was below the applicable threshold and was organised as a single lot. No scored evaluation criteria are recorded; the stated basis for proceeding without competition was supplier exclusivity.

For suppliers considering comparable future requirements from UK Research and Innovation, this award demonstrates demand for a velocity sensor and that UKRI has previously treated the equipment as available from a particular supplier only. A credible competitor would need to show that it can supply the required sensor and provide evidence that its product meets UKRI’s technical need; the buyer’s stated exclusivity rationale makes product fit and supply capability central to competing. The purchase was a modest, single-item goods requirement rather than a large multi-lot programme. The award does not establish requirements for installation, support, accreditation or particular capacity, so suppliers should focus on demonstrating a suitable sensor and a defensible case that it fulfils the same need.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a Velocity Sensor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093595-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,838 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & 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 | Swale Technologies Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093595-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093595-2026
  5th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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