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UKRI-5127 Return of Ion Exchange Resins

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), pertains to the return of Ion Exchange Resins, with the contract title "UKRI-5127 Return of Ion Exchange Resins". This contract falls under the services category and is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, with delivery in another UK region. It was conducted using a direct procurement method, identified as below threshold and without competition. The procurement stage has reached the contract award phase, with the contract being active from 25th July 2025 to 31st August 2025. Significant dates include the contract signing on 24th July 2025 and the notice publication on 30th July 2025. The industry primarily pertains to filtration plant equipment, containers for waste material, and refuse and waste-related services.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and filtration equipment, particularly for those capable of handling sensitive material processing and disposal. Large enterprises like Inutec Ltd T/A Tradebe Inutec, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for this type of work given the significant scale and specialist nature of the services required. Companies seeking growth in the public sector through tailored service delivery in the filtration and waste management industries could benefit significantly from competing in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5127 Return of Ion Exchange Resins

Notice Description

This procurement relates to ION Exchange Resins Vessels which belong to STFC for processing/disposal in 2020/2021. The Resins need to be returned back to STFC and therefore this order has been processed as a single source.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044226-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42912350 - Filtration plant equipment

44613800 - Containers for waste material

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,781 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

INUTEC LTD T/A TRADEBE INUTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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