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CSP26324 - Coffee Machine Upgrade

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Apr 2026 at 06:55

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for upgrading coffee machines, with Southern Contracts (S) Ltd chosen as the supplier. This procurement falls within the ‘Electric coffee makers’ category of goods and was carried out through a limited competition method below threshold, under legal guidelines specified in the legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £29,167, is active from 6th March to 20th March 2026, providing delivery within the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd served as the procuring entity in this process, and the notice was published on 1st April 2026.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the supply and maintenance of electric coffee makers, particularly those based in the UK. SMEs, such as Southern Contracts (S) Ltd, can benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base within public sector entities. As the procurement was conducted through limited competition, those businesses that excel in tailored service provisions and competitive pricing in niche markets are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

CSP26324 - Coffee Machine Upgrade

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. the chosen supplier was picked based on the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030067-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

39711310 - Electric coffee makers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,167 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
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

SOUTHERN CONTRACTS (S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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