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CSP25111 - Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Jul 2025 at 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of the Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base was facilitated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with the contract awarded to TM Specialist Engineers Ltd. The industry category is focused on goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, was conducted using a limited procurement method and is related to a central government authority. The contract status is complete, with a recent signing date of 3rd July 2025 and delivery expected to conclude by 31st October 2025. The procurement process was regional, with delivery in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of precision engineering components, particularly those with experience in servicing high-stakes central government projects. Companies similar in scale and capability to TM Specialist Engineers Ltd are well-suited to compete in this sector, as the project demands expertise in the provision of high-quality specialised equipment. This successful procurement underscores the potential for such aligned enterprises to engage in future contracts with UKRI and other similar government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25111 - Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037406-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,688 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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
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

TM SPECIALIST ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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