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UKRI-4799 HILUX EPICS Control System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 09:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Apr 2025 at 13:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Mar 2025 at 14:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-4799 HILUX EPICS Control System" was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. It aimed to acquire a new software control system for the upgraded HILUX System within the industry category of "Measuring and Control Equipment." This process followed a direct procurement method, culminating in a contract award due to technical reasons with a single supplier, Control Systems, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Poland. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 24th April 2025, and covering the period from 30th April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software control systems, particularly those capable of providing niche and technically sophisticated solutions. Given the technical requirements and the direct award to Control Systems, businesses with expertise in control systems and measuring equipment, like small to medium enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance expertise, increase market reach, and establish a track record with key purchasing authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Additionally, such contracts offer financial growth, exemplified by this contract's combined gross amount of £394,800.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4799 HILUX EPICS Control System

Notice Description

The purchase of a new software control system for the upgraded HILUX System. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945099292

Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f87b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017521-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£329,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
UKRI Commercial
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793 442000

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

CONTROL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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