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CSP26647 - MGSE Stands

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation involves the award of a contract for the supply of MGSE Stands, under the reference CSP26647. This limited competition procurement was executed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Triples Apparel Ltd T/A Oxton Engineering, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Birkenhead, with a contract period from 2nd July 2026 to 12th August 2026. This tender, now in the Award stage, falls under the category of goods, specifically support equipment, within the public authority - central government sector.

For businesses looking to expand, particularly those involved in the provision of specialised support equipment, this tender illustrates the opportunities available through government contracts. SMEs operating within similar industries or those with capabilities to fulfil similar product needs may find such procurement processes beneficial for establishing relationships with large public organisations like UK Research and Innovation. The procurement method employed was below the threshold with limited competition, suggesting suitability for businesses with particular technical expertise or niche offerings that can meet the specific requirements outlined by the contracting authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26647 - MGSE Stands

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 MGSE Stands to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062362-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 12 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

TRIPLES APPAREL LTD T/A OXTON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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