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GSS25310 - Manual lathe

UK Research and Innovation

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the acquisition of a manual lathe, titled "GSS25310 - Manual lathe." It falls under the industry category of goods, specifically machinery and equipment, with the classification of lathes. The procurement was conducted as a direct award without competition due to specific technical reasons, resulting in an award to RK International Machine Tools Ltd. This process concluded with the contract start date on 17 April 2025 and is expected to complete by 22 April 2026. The procuring entity was UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses involved in supplying specialised machinery and technical equipment, as exemplified by the single-source award. Companies recognised for unique capabilities in manufacturing and supplying machine tools are uniquely positioned to benefit from such specialised government procurement activities. While this specific contract is complete, it highlights the potential for long-term growth for businesses that excel in niche technological solutions or products that cater to specific technical requirements, such as those defined by central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25310 - Manual lathe

Notice 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. Details notice for a manual lathe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016521-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42621000 - Lathes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research and Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RK International Machine Tools Ltd

Further Information

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