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CSP25707 - Borehole Pumps

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Jan 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has awarded a contract for the procurement of borehole pumps under the tender titled "CSP25707 - Borehole Pumps." This procurement process falls within the central government public authority category and was conducted through a limited competition method, indicating it was below the threshold for open competition. The contract, awarded to SCL WATER LIMITED, involves the supply of goods and is set to run from 7th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stages have been completed, with the contract formally signed on 6th January 2026. The pumps will be delivered in the UK region, aligning with the industry's focus on goods related to pumping equipment.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the pumps and engineering industry, particularly for suppliers specialising in borehole and water systems. Firms of similar scale to SCL WATER LIMITED, which qualify as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could leverage such contracts to cement their presence within the government procurement landscape and expand their operational footprint. The tailored nature of this limited competition process suggests that businesses offering high-quality, specialised equipment at competitive prices are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by entities like UK Research and Innovation, as well as other central government bodies looking for specific solutions.

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Notice Title

CSP25707 - Borehole Pumps

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of Borehole Pumps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06008d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000896-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,421 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 31 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

SCL WATER

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