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UKRI-5125 Halley 6 LED

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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03 Sep 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "UKRI-5125 Halley 6 LED" was awarded as part of a public procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement, focusing on the industry category related to lamps and light fittings, reached the award stage and was completed without competition, classified as "below threshold." This direct procurement method concluded with the contract's signing on 24th July 2025. The contract was active from 25th July to 28th July 2025, with a total gross value of £110,480.84.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the lighting and electrical sectors, such as BEW Electrical Distributors Ltd, which was the winning supplier for this contract. Given the procurement was conducted through a direct method, other businesses capable of delivering niche, high-value products to public authorities may find similar future tenders aligned with their offerings. With UKRI as a central government agency, companies seeking to expand their portfolio in government contracts might consider leveraging this as a case study to enhance their positioning in forthcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5125 Halley 6 LED

Notice Description

UKRI-5125 Halley 6 LED Upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05938f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053693-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31520000 - Lamps and light fittings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,413 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 30 days
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
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@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

BEW ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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