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UKRI -5488 Epoxy Adhesive for APA

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the provision of epoxy adhesive, specifically the EC-2216 B Scotch Weld, to be delivered in 45ml tubes. The total quantity required is 2,650 tubes, with deliveries split over two financial years. The procurement process falls under the 'award' and 'contract' stages and was completed as of 1st December 2025. The procurement method used was a limited competition below the threshold, focusing on the goods category. The contracting process navigated legal frameworks pursuant to UK legislation (2023/54), and the delivery is to be handled from UKRI's Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.

Securing this tender can present substantial business growth opportunities in the goods sector, especially for suppliers dealing in adhesives or chemical products. As awarded to FineCal Group Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, this tender demonstrates the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region to partake and succeed in competitive government contracts. Businesses capable of offering high-quality adhesive solutions with competitive pricing might find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future procurements, benefiting from government spending in this industry category. The contract period extends from 3rd December 2025 to 31st March 2027, providing a stable supply opportunity over this timeframe.

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Notice Title

UKRI -5488 Epoxy Adhesive for APA

Notice Description

EC-2216 B Scotch Weld Epoxy Adhesive in 45ml. Total qty of 2650 tubes, split into 2 shipments across 2 financial years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078522-2025
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

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

19522100 - Epoxy resin

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,954 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

FINECAL GROUP

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