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CSP26009 - High Precision Vacuum

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Deadline
Deadline not specified
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
004793-2026
Value
£40,410
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom
Published
September 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 20, 2026

Contract Start Date

January 19, 2026

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Budget
£40,410
Duration
1 months
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Type
Restricted Procedure
63
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of a high precision vacuum with compatible motorized stages for moving an optical mirror in a vacuum chamber.

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Requirements & Qualifications

5 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition. The procurement process has concluded, and no active submission requirements for new bidders are applicable.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition. The procurement process has concluded, and no active mandatory exclusion grounds for new bidders are applicable.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition. The procurement process has concluded, and no active eligibility requirements for new bidders are applicable.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition. The procurement process has concluded, and no active technical capability requirements for new bidders are applicable. The contract for the supply and delivery of a high precision vacuum system with compatible motorized stages has already been awarded to SmarAct GmbH.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition. The procurement process has concluded, and no active financial requirements for new bidders are applicable.

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Documents

3 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
004793-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record details the award of a contract by UK Research and Innovation for the supply and delivery of a high-precision vacuum system with motorized stages for optical mirror movement in a vacuum chamber, indicating a concluded procurement.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
004793-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS data package provides details on a concluded contract by UK Research and Innovation for a high-precision vacuum system with motorized stages for optical mirror movement, serving as an informational notice rather than a call for new bids.

Official PDF VersionPDF
004793-2026_official.pdf

This document is a contract details notice from UK Research and Innovation, announcing the concluded procurement for a high precision vacuum with motorized stages, awarded to SmarAct GmbH.

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63
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a contract award notice for a high-precision vacuum system, transparently disclosing the awardee and contract details, but lacking comprehensive information regarding the original competition's requirements and evaluation criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The notice clearly defines the procedure type (Restricted, Below threshold - limited competition) and CPV codes, and confirms no disputes. It fulfills its purpose as a public disclosure of a completed contract award in line with transparency requirements.

Clarity70/100

The description of the procured item is clear and unambiguous. The notice explicitly states it is an award notice, not a call for competition. However, the absence of any summary or reference to the original evaluation criteria or performance conditions for the competition itself reduces the overall clarity of the procurement process for external observers.

•No evaluation criteria specified for the original competition
Completeness65/100

The award notice provides essential information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, contract start date, and awardee. All listed documents are accessible. Nevertheless, the lack of the original tender requirements and evaluation criteria means the full procurement record is incomplete for a comprehensive understanding of the competition.

•Missing original tender requirements and evaluation criteria
Fairness40/100

The 'limited competition' procedure, combined with the absence of the original evaluation criteria in this notice, makes it impossible to objectively assess the fairness of the competition that led to the award. The flagged 'No e-submission' also indicates a potential barrier to equal access for the original process.

•Original evaluation criteria not specified
•No e-submission for the original competition
Practicality55/100

Information regarding the awarded contract, such as start date and duration, is clearly provided. However, the 'No e-submission' flag indicates a practical limitation for potential bidders during the original competition phase.

•No e-submission for the original competition
Data Consistency75/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent with a completed status. Minor inconsistencies include empty fields for 'Liable Person' and missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure,' as well as the contradictory 'Value Classified: Yes' when the value is explicitly disclosed.

•Missing codes for Type and Procedure
•Liable Person field empty
Sustainability30/100

The tender information, as presented in this award notice, does not include any mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded.

•No green, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the procured item
Transparent disclosure of contract awardee and value
Procedure type and CPV codes are clearly defined
All listed documents are accessible
No disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Lack of original evaluation criteria for the competition
Absence of original tender requirements
"Limited competition" procedure without full transparency on selection
No e-submission for the original competition
No sustainability, social, or innovation considerations

Recommendations

1. For future award notices, include a summary or link to the original evaluation criteria to enhance transparency of the procurement process.
2. Implement e-submission for all applicable procurement procedures to ensure broader and more equal access for potential bidders.
3. Integrate sustainability, social, and innovation criteria into procurement processes where relevant, even for specialized equipment.

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