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UKRI-5454 Specialist Engineering and Design Work for Vulcan 20-20

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Nov 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5454 Specialist Engineering and Design Work for Vulcan 20-20," falls under the services category, with the industry focus being on project-design services other than construction work. The procurement stage is complete, as the contract was awarded to UK Atomic Energy Authority on 20th November 2025, with a period running until 30th March 2026. The process followed a limited competition procurement method due to the below threshold value, ensuring a focused selection of potential suppliers.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in niche engineering and design services, specifically those involved in non-construction related project-design work. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in providing advanced engineering solutions in high-precision environments, such as laser facilities, would find this contract particularly suitable to their capabilities. By aligning with governmental requirements and standards, companies can enhance their profile, gain exposure, and secure further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5454 Specialist Engineering and Design Work for Vulcan 20-20

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for specialist engineering and design work for the initial design phase of the Target Inserter System of Vulcan Laser Facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075481-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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