---
title: "CSP25111 - Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055917"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-07-04"
---

# CSP25111 - Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055917

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the supply of the Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base was facilitated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with the contract awarded to TM Specialist Engineers Ltd. The industry category is focused on goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, was conducted using a limited procurement method and is related to a central government authority. The contract status is complete, with a recent signing date of 3rd July 2025 and delivery expected to conclude by 31st October 2025. The procurement process was regional, with delivery in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of precision engineering components, particularly those with experience in servicing high-stakes central government projects. Companies similar in scale and capability to TM Specialist Engineers Ltd are well-suited to compete in this sector, as the project demands expertise in the provision of high-quality specialised equipment. This successful procurement underscores the potential for such aligned enterprises to engage in future contracts with UKRI and other similar government bodies.

## Notice

***** 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 Freia Chopper Pit Steel Base to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037406-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,688 |

## 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 | TM SPECIALIST ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 11:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037406-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037406-2025
  4th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tmengineers.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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