Tender

UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment Call-off contract

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 11:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 14:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) invites suppliers to participate in the procurement process for the "UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment Call-off contract," aimed at acquiring a significant quantity of Pilz manufactured safety equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project. The tender focuses on the goods category, specifically safety equipment under CPV code 35113000, and is set within the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, following the planning phase. Interested parties must register by 2025-12-16, and the tender period concludes on 2026-01-16. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The contract intends to commence on 2026-03-05 and continue until 2028-03-03, with a potential extension of up to five years.

This tender opens several opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing safety equipment or providing technical support services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this contract. The substantial contract value, totalling £600,000 gross, presents a lucrative avenue for business growth. Companies that can efficiently handle large-scale, long-term projects and deliver high-quality products and services will have a competitive advantage. The focus on express delivery and social value highlights UK's commitment to not only meeting technical specifications but also contributing positively to society.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment Call-off contract

Notice Description

UKRI STFC is looking to purchase a large amount of Pilz manufactured safety- related equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project over the next 5 years.

Planning Information

UKRI STFC is preparing for a potential procurement exercise to purchase a large amount of Pilz manufactured safety- related equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project over the next 5 years and is seeking to engage with the market to gauge interest and readiness. We invite suppliers to express their interest to be registered for when the tender goes live. Please register your interest by submitting an email to STFCProcurement@ukri.org, including the procurement reference & title "EOI for UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment" by 11:00 on Monday 24 November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083265-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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