---
title: "CSP25232 - Socks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059168"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-09-01"
---

# CSP25232 - Socks

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059168

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, was titled "CSP25232 - Socks" and falls under the industry category of goods, specifically socks. The buyer and procurement activities were coordinated from Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, which reached the award stage, followed a limited competition procurement method, classifying it as below threshold. The relevant contract was active from 28th August 2025 until 5th September 2025, with the awarding decision made on 27th August 2025. The procurement process concluded with Bramwell International, a supplier based in Milnthorpe, United Kingdom, being awarded the contract.

This tender presented a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the textiles and apparel industry, particularly those specialising in hosiery production. Companies like Bramwell International, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise, demonstrated the suitability of such businesses to compete effectively in similar limited competition activities. The contract, by focusing on a specific product requirement, offered businesses the chance to enter or expand within government procurement markets, helping them enhance their market position and drive potential growth.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Socks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052839-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,404 |

## 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 | BRAMWELL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18317000 - Socks

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052839-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052839-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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