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17 Mar 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority sub-central government body located in Swindon, UK, has completed the procurement for three Bi-Phase Line Assemblies to contribute to the LHC upgrade at CERN. The award stage of this tender concluded on 17th March 2025. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract with Hyde Details Fabrications and Welding Ltd, based in Cheshire, commenced on 15th March 2025 and is set to end on 12th January 2026, with a gross value of £74,172.71.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the steel fabrication and welding industry, specifically those capable of supplying and assembling complex systems like steel pressure vessels. Firms with expertise in specialised manufacturing for scientific research equipment are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracts with UKRI and other high-value science and technology projects. The direct procurement method underscores the importance of positioning oneself as an expert supplier in niche fields to secure valuable contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-4811 Bi-Phase Line Assembly

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has appointed a supplier to supply three Bi-Phase Line Assemblies as part of a complex system at CERN for UK's contribution to the LHC upgrade. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933716545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eda8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009581-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,810 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Hyde Details Fabrications and Welding Ltd

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