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title: "CSP26015 - Welded frame assembly"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060850"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# CSP26015 - Welded frame assembly

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060850

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26015 - Welded frame assembly" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority. The procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, involved a limited competition for the supply of a welded fabrication bank with an Argon Tank and Argon gas connector to be delivered in stages. The contract, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion and the contract, valued at £16,888.05 (gross amount £20,265.66), spans from 16 January to 30 June 2026. The award was officially signed on 15 January 2026 and pertains to the goods category, specifically metal-working machine tools with a CPV code of 42630000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of metal-working machine tools to engage with a public authority and expand their operations within the central government sector. Companies like WRES Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, can benefit from the partnership and enhance their portfolio and credentials by delivering specialised equipment. Businesses with expertise in fabrication and metal joinery, especially those capable of meeting stringent delivery schedules and quality standards set by governmental contracts, will find such opportunities conducive to growth and long-term engagement with public sector clients.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of WELDED Fabrication Bank 2 Argon Tank+ Argon gas connector Stage 1 and 2 to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004175-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,888 |

## 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 | WRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 09:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004175-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004175-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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