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10 Jul 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation and pertains to the supply of miscellaneous mechanical components and supplies under tender ID CSP26655. This process was conducted using a limited competition method, under the legal UK legislation reference 2023/54. The location of the procurement is based in the United Kingdom, with activities predominantly occurring around Swindon. The procurement stage has advanced beyond the tender phase and is now in the award phase. The contract was signed on 10 July 2026, to conclude by 31 March 2027. The awarded supplier is Technical Moulding Projects Limited, reflecting the completion of the tender with a gross contract value of £12,742.56. The procurement falls under the 'Support equipment' CPV category.

This procurement process presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical components and supplies. As the contracting involved a limited competition method, it may particularly suit SMEs capable of providing tailored and niche solutions efficiently. Businesses with expertise in fabrication and production of mechanical components could find growth opportunities through further subcontracting or by establishing reputation and relations within governmental procurement circles, which UKRI's status as a public authority central government entity perpetuates. With a contract limit under threshold, smaller enterprises can leverage their agility for competitive pricing to tap into similar procurement exercises in the future.

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Notice Title

CSP26655 - Misc Mechanical Components & Supplies

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 have undertaken a 3 quotation exercise for the purchase of mechanical components & supplies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065212-2026
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
£10,618 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

TECHNICAL MOULDING PROJECTS

Further Information

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