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CSP25574 - PM Fibres

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Nov 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25574 - PM Fibres" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK. This contract pertains to the supply of insulated wire and cable, targeted under the goods category. The procurement process, identified as OCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-05e402, has been completed using a limited competition method due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Schafter + Kirchhoff GmbH on 18th November 2025, with the contract period running from 19th November 2025 to 30th March 2026, for a total value of £23,743.64.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in manufacturing or supplying technical components like insulated wire and cable. Companies with capabilities in producing specialised items that have limited competition in the market may find similar opportunities rewarding, especially when technical expertise is a critical factor for procurement. Businesses looking to expand into the UK market could particularly benefit by aligning their offerings with the specific requirements outlined in contracts such as this one. Moreover, those with the ability to negotiate limited or non-competitive tenders may find this sector attractive.

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Notice Title

CSP25574 - PM Fibres

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. Details notice for PM Fibres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075078-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,743 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

SCHAFTER + KIRCHHOFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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