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UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of Cave Side Wall

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, conducted a procurement process titled "UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of Cave Side Wall" under the "Machine tools" industry category. The contract involved the manufacturing of bespoke steel parts and was conducted using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status. The procurement process has reached its completion stage, and TM Engineers Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Kingswinford, was awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 1st July 2025, with a delivery period from 2nd July 2025 to 29th September 2025, and it primarily concerns the goods category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in machine tools and bespoke parts. SMEs, like TM Engineers Ltd, operating within the UK or nearby regions stand a good chance in such limited competition procurement processes. Being involved in public sector contracts not only provides financial revenue but also enhances the company's profile for future contracting opportunities. This tender specifically highlights opportunities for businesses capable of supplying bespoke manufacturing solutions while demonstrating the benefits of engaging with governmental contracts to fuel business growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of Cave Side Wall

Notice Description

UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of bespoke steel parts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055af0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038156-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,138 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 29 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

TM ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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