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UKRI-4900 Stave Insertion Tooling

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a sub-central government authority based in Swindon, conducted a procurement process titled "UKRI-4900 Stave Insertion Tooling," targeting the special-purpose machine tools sector. This contract, specifically categorised under 'goods', was awarded on 15th May 2025, following a direct procurement method conducted 'below threshold - without competition,' culminating in a contract being active from 20th May 2025 to 30th September 2025. The process reached the award stage and established a partnership with the Czech Technical University in Prague as the supplier, with the total contract value amounting to 67,988.4 EUR.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for organisations capable of supplying specialised machine tools, particularly those with the competence to create or supply staging mechanisms. Businesses with a focus on mechanical engineering and innovation in tool manufacturing would find this project suitable, especially those experienced in international collaborations, as demonstrated by the involvement of a prominent institution from Czechia. Such projects can enhance industry reputation and open avenues for future collaborations with leading research organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4900 Stave Insertion Tooling

Notice Description

Project specific tooling - stave insertion mechanism To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951518633

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05187b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023153-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,988 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 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

CZECH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE

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