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UKRI-4966 Service Level 2

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, involved a contract titled "UKRI-4966 Service Level 2" in the industry category of goods, specifically plants. The contracting stage is completed as of May 2025, with the contract awarded to Cryo Engineering GmbH. This process was executed as a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, demonstrating a rapid procurement strategy commonly employed for niche requirements. The contract commences on 9th May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 9th May 2026, targeting delivery in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, especially for businesses specialising in providing engineering solutions or related goods in the field of plant engineering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a capacity for innovative engineering solutions might find it advantageous to engage in similar tenders, given the procurement method used suggests a preference for direct negotiations and focused supplier relationships. This approach can benefit companies seeking to establish substantial contracts within the public authority's infrastructure sector, especially firms experienced in handling projects with specific technical or delivery requirements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4966 Service Level 2

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Service Level 2. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=950799467

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05180d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023009-2025
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03451000 - Plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2026 1-2 years
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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

CRYO ENGINEERING

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