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CSP25165 - Spring Seals for LBNF Target

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "CSP25165 - Spring Seals for LBNF Target" was executed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) with the contracting authority being UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement fell under the industry category of central government authority, specifically focusing on goods provision, particularly seals. The tender process was completed without competition, utilizing a direct procurement method due to technical constraints, with Ceetak Ltd being the sole capable supplier. The contract was active between 15th August 2025 and 10th September 2025, with a total award value of £13,553.55 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents potential business growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacture or supply of bespoke technical components, such as spring omega alloy internal seals. Companies with innovative, tailored solutions in unique or niche areas of goods supply, especially SMEs familiar with government contracts, could find this sector lucrative. As this process was non-competitive, it also emphasizes the value of developing highly specialized capabilities that meet specific buyer criteria, facilitating direct award scenarios without the competition typically encountered in broader procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25165 - Spring Seals for LBNF Target

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 Bespoke spring omega alloy internal seals for LBNF target

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050141-2025
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35121500 - Seals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,553 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 30 days
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

CEETAK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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