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UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 09:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Jan 2026 at 09:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 10:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support", initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focuses on providing mechanical engineering drafting support within the engineering design services industry. This contract is centred in the United Kingdom, specifically Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, culminating in the award stage on 27th February 2026. It operates under a framework agreement where suppliers are ranked to prioritise work allocation. The contract commenced on 26th February 2026 and will span until 25th February 2030, with a gross value of £480,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and design services. Firms like Axion Solutions, DATS Engineering Solutions Ltd, and MDIN Ltd, which are already involved as suppliers, can expect to benefit from engaging in this framework agreement. Companies experienced in quality engineering services with competitive pricing capabilities may find success in this procurement process due to its emphasis on quality and pricing criteria. The structured approach ensures continual opportunities as projects arise, with top-ranked suppliers being offered work first, facilitating potential business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

Notice Description

The Framework will operate on a ranking basis, where the highest-ranked suppliers will have priority when allocating work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-22

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

MDIN LTd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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