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CSP26015 - Welded frame assembly

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Jan 2026 at 09:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26015 - Welded frame assembly" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority. The procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, involved a limited competition for the supply of a welded fabrication bank with an Argon Tank and Argon gas connector to be delivered in stages. The contract, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion and the contract, valued at £16,888.05 (gross amount £20,265.66), spans from 16 January to 30 June 2026. The award was officially signed on 15 January 2026 and pertains to the goods category, specifically metal-working machine tools with a CPV code of 42630000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of metal-working machine tools to engage with a public authority and expand their operations within the central government sector. Companies like WRES Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, can benefit from the partnership and enhance their portfolio and credentials by delivering specialised equipment. Businesses with expertise in fabrication and metal joinery, especially those capable of meeting stringent delivery schedules and quality standards set by governmental contracts, will find such opportunities conducive to growth and long-term engagement with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26015 - Welded frame assembly

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of WELDED Fabrication Bank 2 Argon Tank+ Argon gas connector Stage 1 and 2 to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004175-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,888 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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

WRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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