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title: "CSP25696 - New tensioner for second magnet winding machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f81d"
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# CSP25696 - New tensioner for second magnet winding machine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f81d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involves the acquisition of a new tensioner for a second magnet winding machine and falls under the "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" industry category. This contract was awarded without competition due to technical reasons, as only Winding Services Ltd was capable of meeting the procurement requirements. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, below the threshold for competitive tendering, with the contract value set at £24,960 gross (£20,800 net). The contract period is from 17th December 2025 to 22nd December 2025, and the location is within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying technical machinery, especially those able to offer bespoke solutions or improvements in existing machinery such as tensioners. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Winding Services Ltd, similar businesses in related sectors or those offering innovative mechanical components should be on the lookout for future tenders from UK Research and Innovation as their expertise may align with upcoming needs. Companies that can demonstrate technical proficiency and unique capabilities in engineering or high-precision machinery manufacturing would be highly suited to compete in similar opportunities. Businesses are encouraged to keep abreast of such procurements to expand their market influence within public sector supply chains.

## 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:- New tensioner for second magnet winding machine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083962-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,800 |

## 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 | WINDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083962-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083962-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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