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21 Jul 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP26680 - Dismantle & Removal of overhead crane" involves the UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation. This contract has been awarded as part of a limited competition procedure aligned with a legal basis described under UKPGA 2023/54. Located in United Kingdom, specifically in Swindon, this process is categorised under the construction industry, with specific tasks involving dismantling and removal work. The procurement stage is complete, following the contract being awarded on 13th July 2026, and the contract period extends until 13th October 2026. The total contract value is £29,820, with a gross amount set at £24,850.

This tender, focused on dismantling and removal work, presents notable growth opportunities for businesses in construction, specifically those specialising in disassembly and heavy machinery removal. SMEs like Frank Barnes (Darwen) Ltd, which has been awarded this contract, showcase capability in handling such specialised projects. Businesses with experience in niche construction tasks and compliance with public sector procurement methods would find such opportunities advantageous for strengthening their portfolio and expanding their client base within government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

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

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 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

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

FRANK BARNES (DARWEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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