---
title: "CSP25260 - Bespoke Furnace Feed DI Water System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-15"
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# CSP25260 - Bespoke Furnace Feed DI Water System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CSP25260 - Bespoke Furnace Feed DI Water System" was undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process, identified as part of the 'award' and 'contract' stages, concluded with the awarding of the contract to VWS (UK) Ltd. The procurement, which falls under the 'goods' category for industrial or laboratory furnaces, was conducted without competition due to specific technical requirements that only a particular supplier could fulfil. The direct procurement method was employed for this below-threshold contract, with key dates including the contract start on 6th August 2025 and the end date on 30th September 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses capable of delivering highly specialized and bespoke water systems designed for oxidation furnaces, particularly those with expertise in industrial or laboratory settings. Given the absence of competition attributed to technical exclusivity, only businesses like VWS (UK) Ltd, which possess the necessary technical capabilities and resources, were suitable candidates in this instance. Enterprises specializing in industrial systems and possessing unique technological solutions may find similar future contracts advantageous for further business expansion.

## 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. Brief Description of Requirement This is a bespoke water system designed specifically for an oxidation furnace

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049030-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,169 |

## 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 | VWS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049030-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049030-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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