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title: "GSS25310 - Manual lathe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050655"
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published: "2025-04-23"
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# GSS25310 - Manual lathe

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050655

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the acquisition of a manual lathe, titled "GSS25310 - Manual lathe." It falls under the industry category of goods, specifically machinery and equipment, with the classification of lathes. The procurement was conducted as a direct award without competition due to specific technical reasons, resulting in an award to RK International Machine Tools Ltd. This process concluded with the contract start date on 17 April 2025 and is expected to complete by 22 April 2026. The procuring entity was UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses involved in supplying specialised machinery and technical equipment, as exemplified by the single-source award. Companies recognised for unique capabilities in manufacturing and supplying machine tools are uniquely positioned to benefit from such specialised government procurement activities. While this specific contract is complete, it highlights the potential for long-term growth for businesses that excel in niche technological solutions or products that cater to specific technical requirements, such as those defined by central government bodies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for a manual lathe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016521-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,840 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RK INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42621000 - Lathes

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016521-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016521-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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