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UKRI-5686 HRPD-X Detector Structures

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the project titled "UKRI-5686 HRPD-X Detector Structures" has reached its completion stage. This tender involved the acquisition of goods within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process followed a limited competition procurement method, classified as a below-threshold competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 27th January 2026, with the contract period running from 28th January 2026 to 20th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision engineering and manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in detector structures and similar precision equipment. Large-scale enterprises like WEC Machining Ltd, the successful supplier based in Blackburn, are well-suited to undertake such contracts. Companies in this sector looking to grow their business can consider strengthening capabilities and capacity to compete for similar future opportunities, as they can offer substantial business growth through innovation and participation in high-profile projects awarded by central government bodies like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5686 HRPD-X Detector Structures

Notice Description

Procurement for HRPD-X Detector Structures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006951-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,491 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 20 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
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@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

WEC MACHINING

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