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CSP26720 - Equipment for Quest Training

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Aug 2026 at 08:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation bought industrial equipment and accessories for Quest training. The requirement falls within workshop equipment and covers the supply of goods rather than construction, consultancy or ongoing services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement as the shared service provider for UKRI. The contract was arranged as a single requirement, supporting suppliers that can source, supply and fulfil orders for industrial and workshop equipment. Businesses operating in industrial supplies, welding equipment, workshop tools or related equipment distribution would be the closest commercial fit. The buyer is a central government public authority, so suppliers familiar with public-sector ordering, documentation and delivery requirements would be relevant when assessing comparable future demand.

This procurement has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. The tender is complete and the contract is active. AES Industrial Supplies Ltd was selected as supplier for the single lot. The contract was signed on 3 August 2026 and runs from 4 August to 14 December 2026. Its value is £26,134.79 excluding VAT, or £31,361.75 including VAT. The award concerns workshop equipment supplied under the industrial equipment requirement. The published information describes a limited competition procurement exercise; the evaluation basis is therefore competition between invited suppliers rather than an open procedure. This outcome records an awarded contract, not an invitation to submit bids, and the supplier has already been selected.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from UK Research and Innovation for industrial and workshop equipment supporting Quest training, delivered through a below-threshold limited competition. A credible competitor for comparable work would need dependable access to industrial equipment and accessories, the ability to identify suitable workshop products, and reliable fulfilment across the United Kingdom. Experience supplying welding or broader workshop equipment would be directly relevant, particularly where a business can manage product specification, availability, ordering and delivery accurately. The selected supplier is an SME, indicating that a smaller specialist distributor can compete for this scale of requirement. Suppliers should also be prepared for invitation-based competition and demonstrate clear public-sector processes, responsive administration and consistent delivery performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26720 - Equipment for Quest Training

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Industrial equipment and accessories to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073951-2026
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43800000 - Workshop equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,134 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 14 Dec 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

AES Industrial Supplies

Further Information

Notice Documents

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