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UKRI-5130 APA Frames for Dune Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a tender process titled "UKRI-5130 APA Frames for Dune Project," focusing on the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement aims to manufacture and deliver fully assembled APA frames to the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in the United Kingdom. The tender is already in the award stage, dated 16th September 2025, and involves a contract period from 13th August 2025 to 17th December 2025. It followed a limited procurement method, reflecting below-threshold limited competition.

This contract presents an opportunity for growth, especially for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing, capable of fulfilling the needs of central government projects. Such contracts are well-suited for large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver high-quality goods within specified timeframes and budgets, as demonstrated by the awarded supplier, Gosimac - Maquinacoes S.A., a large company from Portugal. Engaging in projects of this nature could potentially enhance a supplier’s reputation and open doors to further governmental procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5130 APA Frames for Dune Project

Notice Description

This contract entails the manufacture and delivery of fully assembled APA frames to STFC Daresbury Laboratory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056785-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 17 Dec 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
+441793442000

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

GOSIMAC - MAQUINACOES

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