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CSP25634 - RISO Furnace Ta & Mo Manufacture

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Dec 2025 at 15:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSP25634 - RISO Furnace Ta & Mo Manufacture," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation and concluded in the Award stage. This procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment and was targeted at the Swindon area in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Special Metals Fabrication Ltd, based in Basildon, for the supply of goods related to RISO Furnace Ta & Mo Manufacturing, with the contract beginning on 8th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. This direct procurement method was chosen due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, allowing only a particular supplier to fulfil the requirement without competition. The gross contract value amounts to £17,493.07 including VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in the manufacturing of laboratory and precision equipment, especially those capable of meeting distinct and specialised technical requirements. Enterprises similar to Special Metals Fabrication Ltd, which have the expertise in manufacturing specific technical goods with unique specifications, stand to benefit greatly. Such contracts offer business growth opportunities through the provision of critical materials and fostering relationships with governmental bodies. Firms equipped to deliver bespoke equipment solutions, along with the management of detailed technical and postal requirements, would find this contract and others like it advantageous in expanding their operational scope within the UK's public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25634 - RISO Furnace Ta & Mo Manufacture

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 required. Contract details notice for the supply of RISO Furnace Ta & Mo Manufacture including Postage & Packaging to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f105
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080732-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,577 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 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

SPECIAL METALS FABRICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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