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CSP26680 - Dismantle & Removal of overhead crane

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured works to dismantle and remove an overhead crane. The requirement covers the physical dismantling of the crane and its removal from the relevant site, rather than the supply of a new crane or ongoing crane operation. It was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The procurement is categorised as works, with construction work as the relevant classification. Delivery is recorded in the United Kingdom. This opportunity is relevant to contractors experienced in overhead crane dismantling, lifting equipment removal, site clearance and associated construction work, including businesses able to plan and carry out the safe removal of substantial industrial equipment.

The procurement has been completed following a below-threshold limited competition. It had one completed lot and was evaluated through that limited competition route. The contract was awarded to Frank Barnes (Darwen) Ltd, an SME, on 13 July 2026. The contract was signed on 13 July 2026 and is active from 13 July 2026 to 13 October 2026. Its value is £24,850 excluding VAT, or £29,820 including VAT. The procurement was not a call for competition at this stage; the published outcome records a requirement already concluded through the earlier limited competition exercise. One supplier and one contract are recorded for the overhead crane dismantling and removal works.

This procurement demonstrates a buyer requirement for a defined industrial dismantling and removal package delivered by a specialist works contractor. A credible competitor for similar work would need practical experience of dismantling overhead cranes, removing heavy or awkward equipment and managing the associated construction activities safely and efficiently. Relevant capability is likely to include site planning, sequencing dismantling work, lifting and handling arrangements, equipment and labour capacity, removal logistics and compliance with site health and safety requirements. The award to an SME shows that the work was within the operating scale of a smaller specialist contractor, rather than requiring a major national construction business. Suppliers should monitor this buyer’s future requirements for comparable crane removal and industrial works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26680 - Dismantle & Removal of overhead crane

Notice Description

Procurement 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 Dismantle & Removal of overhead crane

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068560-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Oct 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 & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

Frank Barnes (Darwen) Ltd

Further Information

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