---
title: "CSP26254 - RHM tapping arm, accessories and table"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# CSP26254 - RHM tapping arm, accessories and table

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a42

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of a Roscamat Dragon RHM tapping arm, along with accessories and a mounting table, to its facility in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, identified by "CSP26254", was awarded on 9th March 2026 and is active until 31st August 2026. This procurement falls under the category of machine tools within the goods sector, and the process was conducted directly without competition due to technical reasons that permit only a particular supplier. Cotswold Machinery Sales Ltd was the sole entity supplying the goods, valued at £12,984 gross.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced technical equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in machine tools. While this particular contract was directly awarded, understanding such needs can help similar companies anticipate future requirements from government bodies like UK Research and Innovation, potentially leading to direct awards or becoming pre-qualified suppliers for technically specific procurements. Large-scale suppliers with niche expertise and the capability to meet specialised demands would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities.

## 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 Roscamat Dragon RHM tapping arm, accessories and mounting table with counterbalance to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023161-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,820 |

## 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 | COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023161-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023161-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cotswold-machinery-sales.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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