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CSP26676 - Specialist Electron Beam Welding of thin titanium components

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Jul 2026 at 09:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for specialist electron beam welding of thin titanium components to TWI LIMITED. This procurement falls under the industry category of works and is related to welding services. The procurement process was conducted as a limited competition, below the threshold. The contract, identified as CSP26676, was signed on 12th July 2026 and is active, with a performance period from 13th July 2026 to 4th January 2027. The procuring entity is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract holds a gross value of £48,372 with the payment rendered in GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in welding and the manufacture of aerospace and high precision engineering components to explore potential collaborations and contracts with central government bodies. Companies with expertise in advanced manufacturing techniques, such as electron beam welding, and those that can offer competitive and innovative solutions, would be well-suited to take advantage of similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts not only allows firms to enhance their portfolio but also to establish themselves within a network of central government suppliers and expand their operational capacity in high-stakes projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26676 - Specialist Electron Beam Welding of thin titanium components

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Specialist Electron Beam Welding of thin titanium components

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 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

TWI

Further Information

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