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OPSS Accessories for Universal Testing Machine

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the supply of grips and related accessories for a Universal Testing Machine, intended for the Office for Product Safety and Standards. The contract, identified as CR 5333, operates under the Crown Commercial Short Form Contract terms and falls below the competition threshold. The procurement was conducted directly without competition and the contract award process is at the completed stage. ITW Ltd’s Instron Division, a large supplier located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was awarded the active contract. The procurement category for this contract is within the goods sector, specifically machine tools, and it is scheduled from 13th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying testing machine accessories to establish themselves in public sector procurement and expand their market share. Although the procurement was direct and below the threshold without competition, businesses with advanced capabilities in providing specialised equipment to central government bodies could leverage this tender as a case study to inform strategies for future competitive bids. Companies like Instron Division showcased their suitability for such contracts, indicating that firms with a substantial manufacturing scale and expertise in machine tools are well-positioned to vie for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

OPSS Accessories for Universal Testing Machine

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of grips and related accessories for a Universal Testing Machine to the Department for Business and Trade on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards . The contract is a short term, fixed price agreement operating under the Crown Commercial Short Form Contract terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018515-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,949 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON DIVISION OF ITW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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