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UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 Sep 2026 at 08:27

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 09:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Mar 2026 at 15:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a precision pick-and-place tool, a specialist piece of machinery used to handle and position items accurately. The requirement is classified as miscellaneous special-purpose machinery (CPV 42990000) and falls within the goods category. Delivery and use are in the United Kingdom. The procurement covered one requirement rather than a broad programme of services or works. UKRI is the buying organisation, operating from Swindon, Wiltshire. The equipment is relevant to manufacturers and specialist equipment suppliers providing precision automation, pick-and-place systems or comparable special-purpose machinery for research and technical environments. The requirement is focused on supplying the tool itself, rather than installation, maintenance or an ongoing managed service, as those activities are not described in the procurement information.

This procurement reached completion through an open procedure. The tender closed on 25 February 2026 at 12:00, enquiries closed on 16 February 2026, and the award decision period ended on 24 March 2026. One bid was received and one final-stage bid was evaluated. The original estimated value was £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT). UKRI awarded the contract to Accelonix Ltd on 6 March 2026 for £199,436 excluding VAT (£239,323.20 including VAT). Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%; the opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The contract was signed on 24 March 2026 and covered 25 March to 24 June 2026. It was terminated on 1 September 2026 because it was completed, with a final value of £199,436 excluding VAT (£239,323.20 including VAT).

For a supplier that did not win, this procurement demonstrates UKRI demand for a high-value, specialist precision pick-and-place tool and shows that quality mattered more than price in the evaluation. Businesses well placed for a comparable requirement would have a credible product range in precision automation or special-purpose machinery, the technical capability to meet demanding pick-and-place performance requirements, and evidence that their equipment is reliable and suitable for research or other technically exacting environments. The single bid and award to a large supplier indicate that the requirement attracted limited competition on this occasion, while the stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises suggests that smaller specialist firms could also be relevant. Suppliers should be able to present a strong quality case alongside competitive pricing and deliver equipment within a defined UK supply requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool

Notice Description

The Procurement of a Precision Pick and Place Tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084675-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
8 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20267 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
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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