---
title: "CSP27913 - ScopeDome"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078347"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2026-10-08"
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# CSP27913 - ScopeDome

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078347

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a fully automated 3-metre ScopeDome clamshell dome, an astronomical instrument enclosure, with delivery from Poland and installation. The work also includes roofing works at a UKRI site, with RAMS and CDM requirements applying to the construction work. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UKRI. The recorded delivery location is the United Kingdom; no more specific site is identified. This is a combined supply-and-install requirement rather than a purchase of equipment alone, with suppliers needing to coordinate international shipping, installation and associated roof works.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a limited competition below the applicable threshold. OUTSIDEOLOGY LIMITED was selected for the single lot, and the contract is active. The contract was signed on 6 October 2026 and runs from 7 October 2026 to 29 January 2027. Its value is £48,530 excluding VAT (£58,236 including VAT). The procurement is categorised as goods, although the requirement includes installation and roofing work. No award date is recorded. The selection was made through limited competition; the published details do not describe the evaluation criteria or how bids were scored.

For suppliers assessing future UKRI requirements, this award demonstrates demand for a specialist astronomical dome supplied with installation and associated building work. A credible competitor would need to source or manufacture a fully automated 3-metre clamshell dome, arrange shipping from Poland or another supply location, and deliver installation alongside coordinated roof works. The requirement also points to the need to plan and manage construction-related RAMS and CDM obligations, rather than treating the order as equipment delivery alone. The selected supplier is a small enterprise, showing that a business of that scale has won this requirement; the award does not establish a minimum company size or other formal qualification threshold.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply and install of ScopeDome 3M fully automated Clamshell Dome including shipping from poland also roof works to be completed with RAMS & CDM requirements to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094993-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,530 |

## 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 | OUTSIDEOLOGY LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 08:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094993-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094993-2026
  8th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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