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title: "CSP26676 - Specialist Electron Beam Welding of thin titanium components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf89"
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published: "2026-07-21"
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# CSP26676 - Specialist Electron Beam Welding of thin titanium components

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf89

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for specialist electron beam welding of thin titanium components to TWI LIMITED. This procurement falls under the industry category of works and is related to welding services. The procurement process was conducted as a limited competition, below the threshold. The contract, identified as CSP26676, was signed on 12th July 2026 and is active, with a performance period from 13th July 2026 to 4th January 2027. The procuring entity is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract holds a gross value of £48,372 with the payment rendered in GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in welding and the manufacture of aerospace and high precision engineering components to explore potential collaborations and contracts with central government bodies. Companies with expertise in advanced manufacturing techniques, such as electron beam welding, and those that can offer competitive and innovative solutions, would be well-suited to take advantage of similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts not only allows firms to enhance their portfolio but also to establish themselves within a network of central government suppliers and expand their operational capacity in high-stakes projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Specialist Electron Beam Welding of thin titanium components

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068554-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,310 |

## 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 | TWI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068554-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068554-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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