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CSP25078 - Copper Thermal Plates

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Jun 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Copper Thermal Plates, identified under the reference CSP25078. This award involves a direct procurement method due to technical reasons where only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirements, resulting in a contract awarded to Triples Apparel Ltd T/A Oxton Engineering. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically copper, and covers the region of the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 25th June 2025, with a start date of 14th July 2025 and it will remain active until 13th July 2026. The contract is valued at £10,331.48 net, reflecting the procurement status as complete without competitive bidding.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and manufacturing, particularly those capable of producing specialised copper components. The direct procurement process, favoured for its efficiency under specific circumstances, suggests potential opportunities for suppliers possessing unique technical expertise or resources that are deemed crucial. Companies in the copper industry seeking expansion could benefit from understanding the needs of public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, which operate under the central government role and are willing to engage with capable SMEs in fulfilling tailored requirements that demand niche capabilities.

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Notice Title

CSP25078 - Copper Thermal Plates

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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Copper Thermal Plates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055333
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034984-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14715000 - Copper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,331 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 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

TRIPLES APPAREL LTD T/A OXTON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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