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UKRI-5204 Turbine optical wire test and test unit.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Sep 2025 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the contract under the title "UKRI-5204 Turbine optical wire test and test unit." This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically gas-testing kits, and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 29th August 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract was awarded to Air Liquide Advanced Technologies for the gross amount of £47,685, signed on 28th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of testing equipment, particularly within the optical and gas-testing domains. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in advanced technology solutions related to turbine testing will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The absence of competition in the procurement process suggests that having a strong reputation and established relations with central government agencies like UKRI could be advantageous for businesses aiming to secure similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5204 Turbine optical wire test and test unit.

Notice Description

Turbine optical wire test and test unit to determine suitability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060434-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

38545000 - Gas-testing kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,685 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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