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CSP25615-Additional process tooling and consumables

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Dec 2025 at 08:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "CSP25615-Additional process tooling and consumables" within the electrical machinery industry. The procurement, executed through a limited competition method, focused on delivering goods necessary for lapping and polishing machines. The process culminated in awarding a contract on 28th November 2025, which will be effective until 13th March 2026. Although the procurement was conducted below the threshold, it involved specific tooling and consumable needs. The procurement was aimed at fulfilling central government requirements, aligning with the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and consumables to engage in government contracts that can foster growth and establish credibility within the public sector. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those providing high-quality goods suitable for machinery and equipment, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Kemet International Ltd, operating under the SME model, successfully emerged as the supplier for this procurement, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to gain traction and expand their market presence through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25615-Additional process tooling and consumables

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 the requirement 24 Lapping/Polishing Machine, 3 ring, Pneumatic Lift, with Variable Speed, Additional process tooling and consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079958-2025
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
£39,364 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 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

KEMET INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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