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title: "CSP26087 - LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-02"
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# CSP26087 - LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613c6

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, involved the award of a contract titled 'CSP26087 - LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials'. This contract pertains to the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, particularly for goods delivery. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement stage for this process is at the award and contract phase, with completion notified as of 2 February 2026. The direct procurement method was used due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and Electron Beam Processes Ltd from Woking has been identified as the supplier. The contract commenced on 30 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 October 2026, with a gross contract value of £14,852.52.

This tender creates a unique business growth opportunity for companies specializing in precision equipment supply. Particularly, it caters to businesses capable of performing specialized tasks like plate weld trials, making it ideal for those already established in intricate technical operations. Firms similar to Electron Beam Processes Ltd, which holds the expertise required and can navigate without competitive bidding due to technical specifications, will find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities. Businesses with proficient technical operations will benefit the most, particularly if they wish to engage in direct negotiations for specialized government contracts.

## 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. . Contract details notice for the supply of LBNF B2A & B3 Plate Weld Trials to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008765-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,377 |

## 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 | ELECTRON BEAM PROCESSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008765-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008765-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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