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BE25053 - Engineering services and prototype production

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Mar 2025 at 14:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for engineering services and prototype production, titled "BE25053 - Engineering services and prototype production". The procurement, located in Swindon, UK, falls under the goods category, specifically microelectronic machinery and apparatus. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with key dates indicating the contract was signed on 5th March 2025 and the contract period commencing on 6th March 2025 and ending on 2nd June 2025. This direct procurement method was chosen as there were no reasonable alternatives for the required services, and the contract value is €20,021.6.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services and prototype production, particularly those with capabilities in microelectronics. The contract was awarded to FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V T/A Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (Fraunhofer IIS), a large-scale supplier. Similar businesses, particularly those capable of fulfilling niche and specialised technical requirements, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders from UKRI or similar central government bodies, benefiting from the potential for growth and establishing valuable partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE25053 - Engineering services and prototype production

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for engineering services and prototype production.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008216-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712100 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,021 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V T/A FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (FRAUNHOFER IIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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