This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:28

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:02

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 13:16

Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement of steel chevrons for the EPAC Beam through an open tender process. The contract, titled "UKRI-5168 Provision of Steel Chevrons", focused on the supply of these components to the Science and Technology Facilities Council at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot. The procurement, categorized under goods, was valued at up to £2,000,000, excluding VAT. The contract was signed on 9th July 2026 and is set to run until 9th July 2030. The tender process, which began with a planning stage including a supplier engagement session in September 2025, transitioned through to the award and completion stages by mid-2026.

This procurement process provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and steelworks sectors, particularly those specializing in producing customised steel components compliant with detailed specification requirements. SMEs, such as the awarded supplier Technical Moulding Projects Ltd., which was chosen after a competitive bid, demonstrates how smaller-scale enterprises can successfully secure substantial government contracts. This tender can enable businesses to expand their operations and enhance their industry reputation by aligning with government standards and demands. Opportunities are particularly ripe for companies able to meet stringent design and technical specifications, presenting growth prospects for experienced firms with the capability to supply high-volume, custom steelworks compliant with recognised standards.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5168 Provision of Steel Chevrons

Notice Description

The Central Laser facility (CLF), part of UKRI's Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Steel Chevrons for EPAC Beam. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Campus Didcot OX11 0FA The estimated value of this opportunity is up to PS2,000,000.00 (excluding VAT) for the full duration of the contract. This contract covers the supply and delivery of the required bricks listed in Appendix A -Specification. The estimated value for the initial spend is between PS300,000.00 to PS500,000.00 (ex. VAT) for these items. The remaining PS1,600,000.00 may be utilised for additional brick requirements. Suppliers should note that this further expenditure is not guaranteed and will depend on actual requirements during the contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract covers the supply and delivery of the required bricks listed in Appendix A -Specification. The estimated value for the initial spend is between PS300,000.00 to PS500,000.00 (ex. VAT) for these items. The remaining PS1,600,000.00 may be utilised for additional brick requirements. Suppliers should note that this further expenditure is not guaranteed and will depend on actual requirements during the contract term.

Planning Information

UKRI-STFC with be holding a Supplier Engagement Session at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire on Thursday 11th September. The session will last no more than 2 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the session. The session will start at 10am (Arrival time to be 9:30am). A presentation and drawings to explain the requirement will be issued on the day. To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers and vehicle registrations you would like to book onto to the following email address: STFCprocurement@ukri.org, with the subject in the email being UKRI-5168 Provision of Steel Chevrons-EOI. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on Wednesday 10th September. You should bring photo ID with you to RAL otherwise you may not be allowed on site. The full address is; Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX. If you would like to review the drawings before registering for the supplier event to determine whether this requirement is suitable for you, please email stfcprocurement@ukri.org with the subject line: UKRI-5168 Provision of Steel Chevrons – Drawings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05910b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065022-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42950000 - Parts of general-purpose machinery

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2030 4-5 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNICAL MOULDING PROJECTS

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