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CSP25516 - Test frames

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Oct 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by UK Research and Innovation, involves the acquisition of test frames under the title "CSP25516 - Test frames". This procurement falls under the industry category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, with the procurement method being a limited competition. The process is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom, with the primary contracting authority being classified as a public authority within central government. The award stage of the contract was completed, with the contract signed on 28th October 2025. Notably, the total gross value of the contract is set at £21,792, spanning a term from 28th to 29th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and equipment, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK region. Zot Engineering Ltd, an SME based in the UK, secured the contract, demonstrating a competitive advantage in this sector. Companies seeking growth through public sector contracts and those capable of supplying goods in a similar category might find this type of procurement process beneficial. The limited competition nature of the tender also underscores a potentially less saturated environment, ideal for businesses with the requisite expertise and competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25516 - Test frames

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for test frames.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069613-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 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

ZOT ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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