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title: "CSP25165 - Spring Seals for LBNF Target"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b3b"
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published: "2025-08-20"
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# CSP25165 - Spring Seals for LBNF Target

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b3b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "CSP25165 - Spring Seals for LBNF Target" was executed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) with the contracting authority being UK Shared Business Services Ltd. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement fell under the industry category of central government authority, specifically focusing on goods provision, particularly seals. The tender process was completed without competition, utilizing a direct procurement method due to technical constraints, with Ceetak Ltd being the sole capable supplier. The contract was active between 15th August 2025 and 10th September 2025, with a total award value of £13,553.55 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents potential business growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacture or supply of bespoke technical components, such as spring omega alloy internal seals. Companies with innovative, tailored solutions in unique or niche areas of goods supply, especially SMEs familiar with government contracts, could find this sector lucrative. As this process was non-competitive, it also emphasizes the value of developing highly specialized capabilities that meet specific buyer criteria, facilitating direct award scenarios without the competition typically encountered in broader procurement methods.

## 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 Bespoke spring omega alloy internal seals for LBNF target

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050141-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,553 |

## 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 | CEETAK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35121500 - Seals

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050141-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050141-2025
  20th 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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