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CSP26753 - Welded fabrication bank

UK Research and Innovation

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11 Aug 2026 at 07:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured goods for its research and operational requirements: an HRPD-X Argon tank 2 mirror, described under the welding equipment category (CPV 42662000). The requirement was managed through UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as UKRI’s shared service provider and procuring entity. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The procurement is titled “CSP26753 - Welded fabrication bank” and concerns the supply of the specified specialist equipment rather than fabrication services or general engineering support. It was arranged as a single requirement for UKRI, making this relevant to suppliers able to provide specialist welding equipment and associated argon-tank components for a public research organisation.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was conducted as a below-threshold limited competition, following a limited competition exercise, with one completed lot. WRES LIMITED was selected as supplier and the award is active. The contract was signed on 9 August 2026, starts on 10 August 2026 and ends on 11 December 2026. Its value is £16,971.96 excluding VAT and £20,366.35 including VAT. The award date is not separately recorded, but the supplier selection and active award are confirmed. The published information identifies the procurement method and competition route; it does not set out an additional award weighting or evaluation formula.

This outcome indicates a defined requirement within UKRI for specialist welding equipment involving an HRPD-X Argon tank 2 mirror. A credible future competitor would need to supply the specified equipment accurately, understand welding and argon-related applications, and demonstrate dependable delivery to a UK public-sector research organisation. The awarded supplier, WRES LIMITED, is identified as an SME, showing that the requirement was suitable for a smaller specialist business rather than only a large national contractor. Relevant suppliers should therefore be able to provide technically compliant welding equipment, respond effectively to a limited-competition route, and support product identification, specification compliance and fulfilment for UKRI’s operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26753 - Welded fabrication bank

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 HRPD-X Argon tank 2 mirror to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075967-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 11 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
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

WRES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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