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UKRI-5346 MLI for PIP-II Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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03 Nov 2025 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5346 MLI for PIP-II Project" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, related to the goods category of building materials, falls under the public authority central government industry. The process has reached its award stage as of 3rd November 2025, with the successful supplier being Soditech, a French SME located in Cannes La Bocca. The procurement method was a limited competition below the threshold, with a gross contract value of €122,688. The contract period is set from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd January 2026. Although the tendering process saw three initial bids, only two reached the final stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in providing multilayer insulation systems, particularly those with innovative and cost-effective solutions suitable for government contracts. While this specific procurement was awarded with limited competition, companies with expertise in supplying high-standard building materials might find future UKRI tenders aligned with their offerings. SMEs in the European region, especially those capable of enhancing their digital presence and expanding into international markets, could benefit significantly by targeting similar government procurement opportunities. This could help them secure contracts within the central government public authority sector, a promising avenue for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5346 MLI for PIP-II Project

Notice Description

Multi Layer Insulation (MLI) for PIP-II Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d88a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070286-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@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

SODITECH

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