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05 Jun 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by UK Research and Innovation focuses on the construction of building trial pits, described under the title "CSP26572 - Building Trial Pits". This contract falls within the "Miscellaneous building structures" category in the construction industry and has been concluded using a limited competition procurement method, specifically below-threshold competition. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity. The procurement process, now in the completion stage, involved a £17,600 contract awarded to William Montgomery & Sons Limited, an SME based in Hamilton, UK. The contract began on 8th June 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The project location covers areas in the UK, underlining a regional focus for potential contractors.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and building materials, particularly those focusing on niche structures like trial pits. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those with an existing presence in the UK construction market, stand to benefit significantly from this type of contract. By engaging in such government projects, businesses can bolster their reputation and expand their project portfolios, potentially leading to more significant opportunities within government procurement. Furthermore, businesses utilising limited competition processes have the chance to solidify relationships with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation, potentially facilitating easier access to future tenders and contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP26572 - Building Trial Pits

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 require the purchase of building trial pits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aebb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053341-2026
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

44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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

WILLIAM MONTGOMERY & SONS

Further Information

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