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CNC Router for circuit boards manufacturing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Dec 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CNC Router for circuit boards manufacturing," initiated by UK Research and Innovation, has reached the award stage. This contract involves the supply of goods and falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and equipment. Based in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation operates from Polaris House and functions as a central government public authority. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Tracks Laser & Electronics Ltd, with a contract period from 12th December 2025 to 12th January 2026, and an agreed value of £32,530. Key dates include the date of award on 12th December 2025 and contract details published on 16th December 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses within the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, especially those specialising in circuit board manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing CNC routers may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth, as it showcases a partnership with reputable entities and demands a supplier proficient in high-quality manufacturing. Companies adept in similar limited competition procurement processes could find added value in participating in future tenders with UK Research and Innovation and other public sector organisations. Tracks Laser & Electronics Ltd, awarded the contract, exemplifies a successful bidder with suitable industry experience. The contract's progression to the completion stage indicates significant engagement potential for like-minded businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

CNC Router for circuit boards manufacturing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. CNC Router for circuit boards manufacturing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f66e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083221-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 12 Jan 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

TRACKS LASER & ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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