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CSP25260 - Bespoke Furnace Feed DI Water System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Aug 2025 at 09:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP25260 - Bespoke Furnace Feed DI Water System" was undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process, identified as part of the 'award' and 'contract' stages, concluded with the awarding of the contract to VWS (UK) Ltd. The procurement, which falls under the 'goods' category for industrial or laboratory furnaces, was conducted without competition due to specific technical requirements that only a particular supplier could fulfil. The direct procurement method was employed for this below-threshold contract, with key dates including the contract start on 6th August 2025 and the end date on 30th September 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses capable of delivering highly specialized and bespoke water systems designed for oxidation furnaces, particularly those with expertise in industrial or laboratory settings. Given the absence of competition attributed to technical exclusivity, only businesses like VWS (UK) Ltd, which possess the necessary technical capabilities and resources, were suitable candidates in this instance. Enterprises specializing in industrial systems and possessing unique technological solutions may find similar future contracts advantageous for further business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25260 - Bespoke Furnace Feed DI Water System

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. Brief Description of Requirement This is a bespoke water system designed specifically for an oxidation furnace

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049030-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 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

VWS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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