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CSP25050 Specialist Engineering

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 May 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25050 Specialist Engineering" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority. The contract was awarded for specialist engineering services within the industrial machinery category. Frazer Nash, a large-scale supplier, was the successful contractor. The procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, followed a limited competition method and was concluded below the threshold. The process took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 16 May 2025 to 9 July 2025. The contract, valued at £15,345.72 gross, was signed on 15 May 2025, and its details were published on 27 May 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing industrial machinery and engineering solutions, especially those looking to work with central government organisations. Companies specialising in high-tech engineering or industrial equipment, particularly those with experience in competitive procurement processes, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities within UK Research and Innovation or related entities. Engaging in these contracts not only provides a revenue stream but also enhances experience and presence in a high-profile sector, opening doors for further public and private engineering projects.

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Notice Title

CSP25050 Specialist Engineering

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI 3 Quote process. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement: Specialist Engineering at STFC RAL Space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05270b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027749-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,788 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 9 Jul 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

FRAZER NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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