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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4692 EtherCat Motion Controllers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for EtherCat Motion Controllers under the tender reference UKRI-4692. This procurement falls within the industry category of "Controller unit" (CPV code 42967000). The procurement, completed by 29th January 2025, was designated for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £49,675, covers the period from 30th January 2025 to 21st March 2025. Richard Chapman from UKRI in Swindon managed the procurement process, and the award was published on 4th February 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision motion control equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing controller units, particularly those with capabilities in EtherCat technology, would find this contract highly advantageous for expanding their market footprint. While the procurement method details were not specified, larger suppliers such as PI (Physik Instrumente) Ltd, who secured this tender, demonstrate the potential for well-established companies to thrive in this market sector. This project offers businesses the chance to collaborate with a prominent research institution, further bolstering their credibility and portfolio in the field of advanced motion control systems.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4692 EtherCat Motion Controllers

Notice Description

UKRI-4692 EtherCat Motion Controllers Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d93032b5-e0ac-48d7-bf84-5fac8675788a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2656965-241f-498a-8c20-4ebc9431b818
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42967000 - Controller unit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Richard Chapman
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793298902

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PI (PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE

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