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title: "CSP27916 - Shidmazu Pump - Water target"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078362"
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# CSP27916 - Shidmazu Pump - Water target

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078362

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured a water-target pump for laboratory use. The purchase falls within laboratory, optical and precision equipment. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UKRI. Delivery is stated as being in the United Kingdom, with no specific town or site identified. The requirement is a single equipment purchase rather than a wider service or works package. Its title names Shimadzu, and the selected supplier is Shimadzu UK Ltd. This is relevant to suppliers of laboratory pumps and precision scientific equipment, particularly those able to provide equipment compatible with the buyer’s water-target application.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Shimadzu UK Ltd was selected for the single lot, and the contract was signed on 7 October 2026. Its gross value is £17,673, with a net value of £14,727.50. The contract period runs from 7 October 2026 to 8 February 2027. UKRI awarded the purchase directly without competition, below the applicable threshold, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons: only a particular supplier could provide the requirement. The award is for goods, specifically the water-target pump. No evaluation against competing bids took place under this direct award route.

This purchase demonstrates demand from UKRI for a specialist pump used in a water-target application, bought as laboratory and precision equipment through a direct award on technical grounds. A supplier seeking to compete for a comparable requirement would need to show that its equipment meets the specific technical interface and performance needs, and that it can supply the required pump reliably. Evidence of compatibility with the relevant scientific equipment, product support and dependable delivery would help establish credibility. The selected supplier was Shimadzu UK Ltd, indicating that the buyer’s requirement was met through a named specialist supplier. Suppliers with relevant pump manufacturing or distribution capability and experience supporting laboratory equipment are the closest fit for this buyer’s requirement.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** 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 Brief Description of Requirement Pump - Water target

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095037-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,727 |

## 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 | Shimadzu UK Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095037-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095037-2026
  8th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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