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UKRI-5458-Manufacture, supply, and delivery of steel

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Nov 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5458-Manufacture, supply, and delivery of steel" has been concluded with the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in Swindon, Wiltshire as the buying organisation. This contract, associated with the supply of steel for structural applications at the Boulby Mine facility, falls under the industry category of goods. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to TM Specialist Engineers Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Kingswinford, England. The contract was signed on 21st November 2025, with work scheduled to commence on 24th November 2025 and conclude by 12th December 2025. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition approach, below the threshold level, aligned with legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying steel and other structural products. SMEs, especially those specialising in structural engineering and steel fabrication, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders from UK public authorities. Participation in such contracts can facilitate business growth by providing access to larger markets, enhanced company reputation, and potential for networking with governmental agencies. The partnership aligns businesses with leading research entities like UKRI, which can lead to further opportunities in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5458-Manufacture, supply, and delivery of steel

Notice Description

Manufacture, supply, and delivery of steel for wall plates and bulkheads for Boulby Mine facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e649
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076021-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,024 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 30 days
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
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

TM SPECIALIST ENGINEERS

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