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UKRI-5685 Protection panels for 66 ASFs

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jul 2026 at 12:08

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 15:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a tender for the manufacture and supply of bespoke protection panels for 66 ASFs. This particular procurement process falls within the industry category of "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items" (CPV: 44400000) and took place in 2026, with the contract being awarded on January 28th. The procurement method was 'limited', involving below threshold, limited competition. Key contract activities commenced on January 29th and ended on June 30th, 2026, though the contract was officially terminated on July 15th, 2026, with a total final contract value reaching £100,998.48.

This tender represented significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Liverpool Laser and Tube Ltd, which was the successful supplier. Businesses best suited to compete for such contracts are those with capabilities in precision manufacturing and the ability to meet technical and quality specifications set forth by public organisations. With a demonstrated focus on innovation and adaptability, these companies can leverage such contracts to expand their client base and enhance their market reputation, while simultaneously contributing to the UK's public infrastructure initiatives.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066708-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months 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
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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

Liverpool Laser and Tube Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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