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UKRI-5545 Stainless Steel Tubes

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Jan 2026 at 08:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the supply of stainless steel tubes essential to fabricate frames for the Anode Plane Assemblies used in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. This tender, identified as UKRI-5545, falls under the industry category of steel and was awarded to Stalatube Oy from Finland. The procurement was carried out through a direct method below the threshold without competition, with the contract details commemorated on 2026-01-05 and execution slated from 2026-01-06 to 2026-03-31. The contract has a gross value of £76,824 and is currently active, serving the requirements of UKRI's Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC).

This procurement offers significant prospects for manufacturers specialising in steel products, particularly those producing stainless steel components. The successful supplier, Stalatube Oy, exemplifies a large enterprise capable of meeting stringent quality and technical specifications required by high-profile governmental projects like those undertaken by UKRI. Businesses with capabilities in advanced material sciences and those seeking to expand into government contracts for complex scientific experiments could find similar opportunities lucrative, especially firms that can offer innovation and a competitive edge in the steel manufacturing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5545 Stainless Steel Tubes

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for stainless steel tubes for the fabrication of frames for the Anode Plane Assemblies used in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£64,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

STALATUBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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