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CSP25004 - Safety Equipment, Safety Clothing & Cold Weather Equipment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 May 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has completed a limited competition procurement process titled "CSP25004 - Safety Equipment, Safety Clothing & Cold Weather Equipment." This procurement involved the provision of goods in the protective and safety clothing category, with delivery across the UK. The process reached the award and contract stage on 7th May 2025, with the contract being signed a few days earlier on 30th April 2025. The contract, valued at £20,606.40 gross, spans from 1st May 2025 to 1st September 2025, reinforcing the meticulous planning and adherence to legal procurement standards as per UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the safety equipment and clothing industry, particularly those specialising in protective and cold weather gear. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Keela International Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, exemplify the kind of agile and specialised businesses well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises. Companies capable of delivering high-quality goods within the restricted competition criteria stand to benefit greatly from engaging in government procurement processes, further expanding their market presence and expertise in serving public sector needs.

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Notice Title

CSP25004 - Safety Equipment, Safety Clothing & Cold Weather Equipment

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. - UKRI had a requirement for Safety Equipment, Safety Clothing and Cold Weather Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019371-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,172 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
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

KEELA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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