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CSP27917 - Ti plates machining

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Oct 2026 at 15:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought titanium plate machining for research and development. The requirement covered 4,510 × 500 × 12 plates, with milling, pickling and non-destructive testing, together with inspection reports. This is a specialist manufacturing supply involving precision machining and material treatment, rather than a purchase of milling machinery. UK Shared Business Services managed the procurement for UKRI. Delivery is stated as being in the United Kingdom; no more specific delivery location is identified. The stated scope links the machining and testing to R&D and requires inspection reporting alongside the processed plates.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Portobello RMF Engineering Ltd. A single lot covered the requirement. UKRI used a below-threshold limited competition; the recorded procurement method was limited. The contract was signed on 8 October 2026 and runs from 9 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £40,922 excluding VAT and £49,106.40 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. The available process information does not describe the evaluation criteria, eligibility conditions or scoring basis, so no specific award rationale can be stated.

This award demonstrates UKRI demand for precision titanium plate processing for research and development, combining milling, pickling and non-destructive testing with inspection reports. Suppliers competing for a comparable requirement would need to show they can handle the stated plate dimensions and deliver the machining and treatment as one coordinated service, with reliable inspection and reporting. Relevant capabilities include precision milling, titanium processing, pickling, non-destructive testing and quality assurance. The scale is a defined, specialist batch rather than a broad equipment purchase, and the work was awarded through a limited competition. Portobello RMF Engineering Ltd, an SME, was selected, showing that a specialist small supplier was able to undertake this requirement. No particular accreditation, capacity threshold or technical qualification is established by the published procurement information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP27917 - Ti plates machining

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 4510 x 500 x 12 - milling, pickling and NDT R&D c/w inspection reports to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0784f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095758-2026
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

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,922 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

PORTOBELLO RMF ENGINEERING LTD

Further Information

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