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CSP26090 - Mechanical Components and Supplies

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26090 - Mechanical Components and Supplies" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government classified under scheme GB-PPON. The process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon. This contract, identified by ID "008866-2026", was completed under a direct procurement method without competition, due to the requirement for a specific supplier. The tender was formally awarded on 29th January 2026, with the contract starting on 1st March 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2026, valued at approximately £14,949.90 GBP, including VAT. The goods to be delivered include mechanical handling equipment and are intended for distribution within the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents a targeted opportunity for SMEs within the mechanical components sector, particularly those with expertise in mechanical handling equipment. Although this specific tender was restricted to PILZ AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED, the nature of the requirement highlights potential for small to medium enterprises specialising in mechanical technology to fashion themselves as suppliers in similar future procurements. Companies that can offer specialised, high-quality mechanical solutions could be well-placed to position themselves competitively when future opportunities arise with public authority requirements for direct procurements. Business growth is facilitated by establishing connections with organisations like UK Research and Innovation, leveraging such contracts to enhance market visibility and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26090 - Mechanical Components and Supplies

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of mechanical components and supplies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008866-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,458 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
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PILZ AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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