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UKRI-5628 MASIN Iso

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) pertains to the project titled "UKRI-5628 MASIN Iso," focusing on the repair and upgrade of meteorological services. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically identified with CPV classification 71351610. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, this procurement was completed using a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, signifying no open tendering phase. The contract was signed on 21 January 2026, and the active contract period extends from 22 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The procurement was awarded to Brechtel Manufacturing Inc, a large-scale enterprise based in the United States, indicating a cross-border collaboration initiated by a UK central government authority.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in meteorological services and associated upgrades, particularly those capable of fulfilling niche requirements like the MASIN Iso repair and upgrade. Large enterprises with a robust infrastructure to support international collaborations and service provisions would find this procurement appealing. Though the competition was limited due to the procurement method, businesses capable of demonstrating unique expertise in this sub-sector could stand a better chance in similar future opportunities. UKRI remains a key buyer in central government projects, allowing its suppliers to potentially leverage broad networks and subsequent business growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5628 MASIN Iso

Notice Description

MASIN Iso Repair/ upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008003-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351610 - Meteorology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 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
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

BRECHTEL MANURFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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