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UKRI-5438 Manufacturing of Steel Parts

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5438 Manufacturing of Steel Parts" was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This tender, categorized under the goods industry, specifically involves steel components and pertains to a project by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The procurement method was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition, and the process has reached the 'Award' stage with the contract status marked as 'active'. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the contract signing on 10th November 2025 and a project completion deadline set for 2nd December 2025. The contract carries a gross value of £69,840.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacturing of steel parts. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in custom manufacturing for scientific projects. The awarded supplier, Nab Precision Tooling Ltd, exemplifies a small enterprise capable of leveraging such opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation within the public sector. This contract showcases potential growth for firms that focus on bidding for niche manufacturing contracts with public authorities like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5438 Manufacturing of Steel Parts

Notice Description

Custom manufacturing of steel parts for STFC project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e138
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073882-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 30 days
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
Not specified
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

NAB PRECISION TOOLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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