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UKRI-4811 Bi-Phase Line Assembly

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Oct 2025 at 16:14

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22 Oct 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the procurement process titled "UKRI-4811 Bi-Phase Line Assembly" has been managed by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This tender is part of the goods category and involves the supply of three Bi-Phase Line Assemblies for the LHC upgrade at CERN. The contract was amended on 29th October 2025 after being initially awarded on 22nd October 2025. A direct procurement method was used, specifically below the threshold without competition, and the active contract covers the period from 15th March 2025 to 12th January 2029. This process reflects an ongoing commitment to support advancements in scientific infrastructure.

With Hyde Details Fabrications and Welding Ltd successfully appointed as the supplier, this procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in steel pressure vessels and complex system fabrications. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities to meet the precise specifications and quality requirements of cutting-edge scientific equipment are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can provide growth opportunities through participation in high-profile international scientific projects, thereby enhancing business credentials and opening doors to further collaboration in similar sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4811 Bi-Phase Line Assembly

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has appointed a supplier to supply three Bi-Phase Line Assemblies as part of a complex system at CERN for UK's contribution to the LHC upgrade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d13e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069520-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,709 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
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

HYDE DETAILS FABRICATIONS AND WELDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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