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CSP26720 - Equipment for Quest Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Aug 2026 at 07:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process titled "CSP26720 - Equipment for Quest Training," focusing on the supply of industrial equipment and accessories. Located in Swindon, this procurement falls under the goods category with a primary classification in workshop equipment. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition, below threshold process, and the awarded contract commenced on 4th August 2026 and is set to conclude on 14th December 2026. The contract, valued at £31,361.75 gross, was awarded to AES Industrial Supplies Ltd, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of industrial and workshop equipment, particularly small to medium enterprises interested in engaging with central government sectors. With a limited competition method, businesses capable of delivering highly specified equipment within specific timelines may find this procurement type advantageous. The completion of this contract by AES Industrial Supplies Ltd suggests potential for other similar businesses to align with public sector demands and secure future opportunities within this sector.

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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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
3 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 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

AES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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