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title: "CSP26271 - Tooling Plates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fe5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP26271 - Tooling Plates

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fe5

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for tooling plates, following a limited competition procedure. The contract, titled "CSP26271 - Tooling Plates," was awarded to Durbin Metal Industries Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to construction materials such as plates, sheets, strip, and foil. The contract, which began on 26 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, is valued at £16,520 excluding VAT, and took place in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of construction materials, particularly SMEs. By engaging in limited competition procurement exercises like this one, such businesses can expand their client base and improve their market presence in the central government sector. Businesses with capabilities in providing quality goods within the specified category should consider participating in similar tenders to enhance their growth prospects in this industry. Additionally, being involved with a prominent organisation such as UK Research and Innovation may bolster a company's reputation and credibility in the market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Tooling Plates to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018552-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,520 |

## 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 | DURBIN METAL INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44170000 - Plates, sheets, strip and foil related to construction materials

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018552-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018552-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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