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UKRI-5685 Protection panels for 66 ASFs

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "UKRI-5685 Protection panels for 66 ASFs." The procurement was finalised on 28th January 2026, with the contract starting the following day, 29th January 2026, and concluding on 30th June 2026. This tender focused on the manufacturing and supply of bespoke protection panels and pertained to the industry category of 'Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items,' with delivery within the UK. The stage of the procurement is noted as 'award,' following a limited competition method described as 'Below threshold - limited competition.' The legal framework was guided by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in bespoke fabrication and supply of protection panels, particularly SMEs in the goods category. Companies like Liverpool Laser and Tube Ltd, which was successfully awarded the contract, showcase the potential for growth through governmental contracts. Such business opportunities are ideally suited for small to medium enterprises with capabilities in high-quality manufacturing that can align with strict technical and quality standards set by large governmental organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5685 Protection panels for 66 ASFs

Notice Description

Manufacture and supply of bespoke protection panels for 66 ASFs in accordance with UKRI technical and quality requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007699-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,997 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 30 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
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

LIVERPOOL LASER AND TUBE

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