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title: "CSP26255 - Machine Welder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066299"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# CSP26255 - Machine Welder

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066299

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of a Machine Welder, titled "CSP26255 - Machine Welder." The procurement falls under the industry category of welding accessories and follows a limited competition method, as noted in the contract details notice. The award process has been completed with the status set as active, and the contract runs from 3rd March 2026 to the 30th October 2026. The procurement deal reached a gross value of £33,678, providing a significant investment opportunity in the UK welding sector.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in welding equipment and accessories, particularly those capable of supplying under limited competition terms. With UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity, businesses are encouraged to pursue similar opportunities with public authorities, leveraging expertise in quality machine welding products. Large-scale suppliers like Westermans International Ltd, who are awarded this contract, exemplify the potential for success amongst established entities in the UK's vibrant manufacturing landscape. This contract underscores the importance for well-established businesses to engage in government contracts to expand their presence and deepen industry ties within the public sector.

## 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 Machine welder to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019722-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,065 |

## 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 | WESTERMANS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44315100 - Welding accessories

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 07:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019722-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019722-2026
  5th March 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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