Award

UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 08:01

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 15:07

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) conducted a procurement process for the "UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool", classified under the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. The process involved an open procedure and reached completion with a contract awarded to Accelonix Ltd. The contracting authority, UKRI, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated this tender to enhance their assembly line capabilities with a precision pick and place tool. Key dates included the contract period from 25th March 2026 to 24th June 2026, with the tender process having closed earlier on 25th February 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying precision machinery. Companies with expertise in the development of specialised tools and machinery for industrial applications are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Large-scale enterprises like Accelonix Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrated the capability to meet the requirements of the tender. Participation in such opportunities could foster business growth, increase visibility, and build stronger links with central government agencies such as UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool

Notice Description

The Procurement of a Precision Pick and Place Tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£199,436 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£199,436 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Jun 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ACCELONIX

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