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CSP25314- APA Protection Panels

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation involved the acquisition of APA Protection Panels, a project titled "CSP25314- APA Protection Panels". It pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically panels, and was localised in the United Kingdom. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, this limited competition procurement process was completed, with the contract being awarded on 5th September 2025. Key dates include the contract period from 8th September 2025 to 9th October 2025. This contract was concluded under a UKPGA legal basis, adhering to limited competition procurement methods for transactions below the threshold.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing sector, capable of producing durable protection panels. Liverpool Laser and Tube Ltd, a supplier based in Merseyside, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating both the competition and demand that exists for specialised goods within the UK. Such contracts not only support SME expansion but also encourage businesses with proficiency in producing precise industrial goods to partake in future limited competition procurements, enhancing their market presence and operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25314- APA Protection Panels

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI 3 Quote process or where 3 quotes were requested but only 1 received. This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement- Purchase of APA Protection Panels for UKRI- STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055249-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44175000 - Panels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,585 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 9 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

LIVERPOOL LASER AND TUBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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