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CSP26145 - Recliners

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation recently concluded a procurement process for purchasing replacement recliners under contract CSP26145. The procurement, categorized within the 'goods' industry, was conducted using a limited competition, below-threshold method. UKRI, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, serves as the buying organisation while UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated the procurement. The award was finalised and made active on 11th February 2026, and the contract was signed on 10th February 2026. The contract period runs until 31st March 2026, focusing primarily on goods delivery within the UK.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in manufacturing or providing furniture, particularly recliners. Businesses known for quality craftsmanship or efficient supply chain logistics in furniture can leverage such tenders to expand their market reach. Small and medium-sized enterprises capable of fulfilling precise delivery and quality standards would be well-suited to competing in similar tender opportunities in the future. MRS. J.C. ALTHAM & SONS (LANCASTER) LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded this contract, highlighting their capability in supplying chairs effectively, thus setting a benchmark for prospective competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26145 - Recliners

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI require the purchase of replacement recliners for the SS SDA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012479-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39112000 - Chairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,953 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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

MRS. J.C. ALTHAM & SONS (LANCASTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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