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UKRI-5016 SuperMuSR Transverse Coils

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Jul 2025 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, involved the supply of SuperMuSR Transverse Coils. The contract was awarded to Sef Technologies, marking the completion stage of the tender with the relevant category being goods. The process used a limited competition procurement method due to the below-threshold status. Key dates include the contract signing on 17th June 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2026. UKRI, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, sought solutions within the magnets industry category, indicating regional cooperation and development intent.

This tender presents notable opportunities for suppliers of magnetic components, particularly SMEs like Sef Technologies, to collaborate in innovative research and development projects. Businesses specialising in manufacturing high-precision magnetic equipment are well-positioned to engage and expand their market reach. Leveraging this contract, suppliers can foster cross-border partnerships, as evidenced by Sef Technologies' involvement, underscoring potential growth avenues through international cooperation. This procurement highlights the importance of strategic alignment with public authorities in advancing technological solutions within academia and research institutions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5016 SuperMuSR Transverse Coils

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for SuperMuSR Transverse Coils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056798
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043673-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,314 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

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

SEF TECHNOLOGIES

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