Tender

UKRI-5168 Provision of Steel Chevrons

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 13:16

Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is actively seeking suppliers through an open procedure to provide Steel Chevrons for its Central Laser Facility as part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The procurement, titled "UKRI-5168 Provision of Steel Chevrons," is at the tender stage, with the contract estimated value up to £2,000,000 excluding VAT. Key dates include the submission deadline on 7th May 2026 and the award period ending on 22nd May 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 27th April 2026. The contract involves delivery to the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, UK, focusing on structural steelworks within the parts of general-purpose machinery industry category.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as suppliers can compete to deliver structural steelworks valued between £300,000 and £500,000 initially, with potential further expenditure up to £1,600,000, dependent on requirements during the contract term. The procurement process prioritises technical quality, examined at 70%, alongside a 30% focus on price evaluation. Suppliers equipped to handle significant quantities of steel shielding blocks for radiation protection, meeting stringent British Standards, will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business and enhance their credentials in delivering high-value government contracts.

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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/030941-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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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

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