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UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a major public authority in the central government sector, facilitated the UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project. The procurement process involved direct procurement methods below threshold without competition and has now reached the contract award stage. The contract was awarded to D. Crawford Ltd t/a DCL Fusion and involves goods related to welding equipment. The contract is further described in legal terms under the legislative basis 2023/54 of UKPGA. The modernisation project, focusing on complete frame and panel assembly, electronics rack, control console, machine wiring, pneumatics, and vacuum interconnections, is scheduled from 27th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, to be delivered in the UK region (UKJ14).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welding equipment and electrical systems modernisation. Large enterprises and those experienced in manufacturing or supplying high-tech industrial equipment are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those capable of delivering under constraints like a direct procurement with no competition requirement. Such contracts align well with organisations aiming to engage or expand within the UK's research and innovation industry, providing them a chance to collaborate closely with a prominent buyer like UKRI, potentially leading to future projects and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project

Notice Description

UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project * Complete frame and panel assembly. * All electrical switchgear * Electronics rack and circuit boards * Control console (table mounted) * All machine wiring * All pneumatics including solenoid bank and manifold * Vacuum interconnection pipework where necessary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006879-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@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

D. CRAWFORD LTD T/A DCL FUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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