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CSP26087 - LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, involved the award of a contract titled 'CSP26087 - LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials'. This contract pertains to the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, particularly for goods delivery. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement stage for this process is at the award and contract phase, with completion notified as of 2 February 2026. The direct procurement method was used due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and Electron Beam Processes Ltd from Woking has been identified as the supplier. The contract commenced on 30 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 October 2026, with a gross contract value of £14,852.52.

This tender creates a unique business growth opportunity for companies specializing in precision equipment supply. Particularly, it caters to businesses capable of performing specialized tasks like plate weld trials, making it ideal for those already established in intricate technical operations. Firms similar to Electron Beam Processes Ltd, which holds the expertise required and can navigate without competitive bidding due to technical specifications, will find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities. Businesses with proficient technical operations will benefit the most, particularly if they wish to engage in direct negotiations for specialized government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26087 - LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials

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, services or works required. . Contract details notice for the supply of LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008765-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£12,377 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ELECTRON BEAM PROCESSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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