Award

CSP25127 - Magnets

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25127 - Magnets" has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the category of goods, specifically magnets, and was carried out through a limited competition procurement method. The procurement is now in the Award stage, with the contract active as of 9th July 2025, and it is set to conclude on 1st October 2025. The procurement method was below threshold and intended for a specialised audience, with the contracting process having been completed in July 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of magnets. Companies with expertise in this area, particularly those able to meet specific technical requirements, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The successful supplier for this contract is Magnet Sales and Service Limited, indicating that large-scale providers in this industry sector may have a competitive advantage. The well-defined scope and the engagement of public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation highlight potential ongoing needs that similar providers could meet.

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Notice Title

CSP25127 - Magnets

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of magnets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055cf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038966-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 1 Oct 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

MAGNET SALES AND SERVICE

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