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CSP26257 - Gold Foil

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, conducted a procurement process for Gold Foil under the title CSP26257, which falls within the goods procurement category, specifically focusing on foil materials. This tender was managed through a limited competition procurement method, designated as a below-threshold exercise, and was concluded with the award status marked as active. The contract commenced on 26th February 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with the contract being signed on 25th February 2026. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the buying organization operates from Polaris House, Swindon, UK.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses operating in the supply of industrial foil materials, with particular suitability for small and medium enterprises. Goodfellow Cambridge Ltd, identified as a small and medium enterprise (SME) and situated in Huntingdon, UK, successfully secured the contract through competitive quotations. Companies specialising in supplying niche industrial materials such as high-quality foil, especially those targeting public sector clients, can thrive in similar procurement processes due to the bespoke demands and specific requirements outlined by central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

CSP26257 - Gold Foil

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Gold Foil to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018525-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44174000 - Foil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,168 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 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
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

GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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