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CSP25041 - Engineering services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2025 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, with the involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, culminated in the awarding of a contract for engineering services. This procurement was finalised following a limited competition procurement exercise aimed at selecting a supplier offering good value for money. The contract has been awarded to Nab Precision Tooling Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Hitchin. The procurement falls under the 'Engineering services' industry category, with the project's delivery occurring between 16 May 2025 and 1 September 2025. The total contract value is £34,260 gross, and the procurement method used was below-threshold, limited competition, with all stages now completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services. With the focus on value for money and timely delivery, companies offering innovative engineering solutions at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement method emphasises a limited competition approach, providing an advantageous platform for businesses with proven track records and specialised skills in the engineering services sector to expand their reach by securing contracts with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses located within the UK, especially those operating large-scale services, should find similar opportunities aligning with their growth objectives.

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Notice Title

CSP25041 - Engineering services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise, Winning bid is good value for money and within the required lead time. The requirement was for Engineering services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05276c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027910-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 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
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

NAB PRECISION TOOLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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