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CSP25232 - Socks

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Sep 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, was titled "CSP25232 - Socks" and falls under the industry category of goods, specifically socks. The buyer and procurement activities were coordinated from Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, which reached the award stage, followed a limited competition procurement method, classifying it as below threshold. The relevant contract was active from 28th August 2025 until 5th September 2025, with the awarding decision made on 27th August 2025. The procurement process concluded with Bramwell International, a supplier based in Milnthorpe, United Kingdom, being awarded the contract.

This tender presented a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the textiles and apparel industry, particularly those specialising in hosiery production. Companies like Bramwell International, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise, demonstrated the suitability of such businesses to compete effectively in similar limited competition activities. The contract, by focusing on a specific product requirement, offered businesses the chance to enter or expand within government procurement markets, helping them enhance their market position and drive potential growth.

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Notice Title

CSP25232 - Socks

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Socks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059168
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052839-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18317000 - Socks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 30 days
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

BRAMWELL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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