Award

UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 09:21

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the contracting process for the "UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support" tender. This procurement involves establishing a framework agreement for mechanical engineering drafting services across the United Kingdom, with UKRI acting as the central government buying organisation. The tender was classified under engineering design services and utilised an open procurement procedure, ensuring broad competition. The framework is set to commence on 20th February 2026 and will conclude on 19th February 2030. The contract award, valued at £480,000, was finalised with a standstill period ending on 10th February 2026, and the future signature date is scheduled for 18th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and drafting services to collaborate with a prestigious central government body. With the potential for work allocation prioritised among up to five top-ranked suppliers, large engineering service providers, like MDIN Ltd, DATS Engineering Solutions Ltd, and Axion Solutions, who were part of the award, stand to benefit substantially. The competitive nature of the tender, with criteria weighted 70% on quality and 30% on price, suggests a strong emphasis on high-standard service delivery, offering an excellent growth avenue for capable and established engineering firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008302-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-22

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
3
Supplier Names

AXION SOLUTIONS

DATS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

MDIN

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