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CSP25627 copper billets required For Drift tube manufacture

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Dec 2025 at 15:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP25627 copper billets required for Drift tube manufacture," falls under the category of goods, specifically within the copper industry. It was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The procurement was completed following a limited competition process, below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 8th December 2025 and effective from 9th December 2025 to 9th January 2026. Holme Dodsworth Metals Ltd, based in Basingstoke, was selected as the supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in metal supplies and manufacturing, especially those dealing with copper components. The contract is well-suited for firms capable of supplying high-quality copper billets for industrial manufacturing processes. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in metal goods, like Holme Dodsworth Metals Ltd, are examples of businesses that could successfully compete in similar procurement processes, benefiting from the limited yet focused competition framework. Companies interested in similar tenders should have the capacity to meet specific material and logistical requirements within tight deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25627 copper billets required For Drift tube manufacture

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI 3 Quote process: This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement- Copper billets required For Drift tube manufacture for UKRI, STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081149-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

44533000 - Copper fasteners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,206 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 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

HOLME DODSWORTH METALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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