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18 Jun 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "CSP26544-×1.0 OROBRAZE 950," pertains to the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. This contract primarily involves metal joining for spacecraft and has been processed as a direct procurement without competition. The tender concluded with an award to Johnson Matthey Plc on 12th June 2026, and the delivery period extends until 12th September 2026. The procurement method utilised was below the threshold, and the total contract value amounts to GBP 11,225.71 excluding taxes.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace and metal joining technologies to consider subcontracting or partnering with Johnson Matthey Plc. Although the procurement was non-competitive due to specific technical requirements, there is potential for growth in supporting operations or supplying auxiliary products. Businesses with expertise in specialised manufacturing for high-precision components would be particularly well-suited for participation in future related procurements or for collaborations with the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

CSP26544-O1.0 OROBRAZE 950

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required Brief Description of Requirement CMG 0391-01-01 O1.0 OROBRAZE 950 - Metal joining for space air craft

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057461-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 12 Sep 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

JOHNSON MATTHEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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