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title: "CSP26753 - Welded fabrication bank"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e0b4"
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# CSP26753 - Welded fabrication bank

Buyer: UK Research and Innovation  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e0b4

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) procured goods for its research and operational requirements: an HRPD-X Argon tank 2 mirror, described under the welding equipment category (CPV 42662000). The requirement was managed through UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as UKRI’s shared service provider and procuring entity. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The procurement is titled “CSP26753 - Welded fabrication bank” and concerns the supply of the specified specialist equipment rather than fabrication services or general engineering support. It was arranged as a single requirement for UKRI, making this relevant to suppliers able to provide specialist welding equipment and associated argon-tank components for a public research organisation.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was conducted as a below-threshold limited competition, following a limited competition exercise, with one completed lot. WRES LIMITED was selected as supplier and the award is active. The contract was signed on 9 August 2026, starts on 10 August 2026 and ends on 11 December 2026. Its value is £16,971.96 excluding VAT and £20,366.35 including VAT. The award date is not separately recorded, but the supplier selection and active award are confirmed. The published information identifies the procurement method and competition route; it does not set out an additional award weighting or evaluation formula.

This outcome indicates a defined requirement within UKRI for specialist welding equipment involving an HRPD-X Argon tank 2 mirror. A credible future competitor would need to supply the specified equipment accurately, understand welding and argon-related applications, and demonstrate dependable delivery to a UK public-sector research organisation. The awarded supplier, WRES LIMITED, is identified as an SME, showing that the requirement was suitable for a smaller specialist business rather than only a large national contractor. Relevant suppliers should therefore be able to provide technically compliant welding equipment, respond effectively to a limited-competition route, and support product identification, specification compliance and fulfilment for UKRI’s operational needs.

## 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 HRPD-X Argon tank 2 mirror to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075967-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,971 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK Research and Innovation |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | WRES LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 07:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075967-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075967-2026
  11th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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