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title: "CSP25627 copper billets required For Drift tube manufacture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f205"
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published: "2025-12-09"
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# CSP25627 copper billets required For Drift tube manufacture

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f205

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## Summary

This procurement process involved UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP25627 copper billets required for Drift tube manufacture," falls under the category of goods, specifically within the copper industry. It was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The procurement was completed following a limited competition process, below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 8th December 2025 and effective from 9th December 2025 to 9th January 2026. Holme Dodsworth Metals Ltd, based in Basingstoke, was selected as the supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in metal supplies and manufacturing, especially those dealing with copper components. The contract is well-suited for firms capable of supplying high-quality copper billets for industrial manufacturing processes. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in metal goods, like Holme Dodsworth Metals Ltd, are examples of businesses that could successfully compete in similar procurement processes, benefiting from the limited yet focused competition framework. Companies interested in similar tenders should have the capacity to meet specific material and logistical requirements within tight deadlines.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI 3 Quote process: This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement- Copper billets required For Drift tube manufacture for UKRI, STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081149-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,206 |

## 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 | HOLME DODSWORTH METALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44533000 - Copper fasteners

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 15:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081149-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081149-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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