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title: "CSP25078 - Copper Thermal Plates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055333"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-06-25"
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# CSP25078 - Copper Thermal Plates

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055333

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Copper Thermal Plates, identified under the reference CSP25078. This award involves a direct procurement method due to technical reasons where only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirements, resulting in a contract awarded to Triples Apparel Ltd T/A Oxton Engineering. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically copper, and covers the region of the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 25th June 2025, with a start date of 14th July 2025 and it will remain active until 13th July 2026. The contract is valued at £10,331.48 net, reflecting the procurement status as complete without competitive bidding.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and manufacturing, particularly those capable of producing specialised copper components. The direct procurement process, favoured for its efficiency under specific circumstances, suggests potential opportunities for suppliers possessing unique technical expertise or resources that are deemed crucial. Companies in the copper industry seeking expansion could benefit from understanding the needs of public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, which operate under the central government role and are willing to engage with capable SMEs in fulfilling tailored requirements that demand niche capabilities.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Copper Thermal Plates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034984-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,331 |

## 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 | TRIPLES APPAREL LTD T/A OXTON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14715000 - Copper

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 10:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034984-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034984-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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