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title: "CSP26572 - Building Trial Pits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aebb"
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# CSP26572 - Building Trial Pits

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aebb

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## Summary

The recent procurement by UK Research and Innovation focuses on the construction of building trial pits, described under the title "CSP26572 - Building Trial Pits". This contract falls within the "Miscellaneous building structures" category in the construction industry and has been concluded using a limited competition procurement method, specifically below-threshold competition. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity. The procurement process, now in the completion stage, involved a £17,600 contract awarded to William Montgomery & Sons Limited, an SME based in Hamilton, UK. The contract began on 8th June 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The project location covers areas in the UK, underlining a regional focus for potential contractors.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and building materials, particularly those focusing on niche structures like trial pits. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those with an existing presence in the UK construction market, stand to benefit significantly from this type of contract. By engaging in such government projects, businesses can bolster their reputation and expand their project portfolios, potentially leading to more significant opportunities within government procurement. Furthermore, businesses utilising limited competition processes have the chance to solidify relationships with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation, potentially facilitating easier access to future tenders and contracts.

## 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 require the purchase of building trial pits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053341-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,600 |

## 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 | WILLIAM MONTGOMERY & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053341-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053341-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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