This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jun 2026 at 10:46

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:48

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) undertook a procurement process to acquire a 5-axis CNC milling machine, which is essential for supporting operational and technical activities at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement, classified under the industry category of industrial machinery, involved a direct award method due to the need for compatibility with existing software systems. The tender was officially completed with a contract awarded to Haas Automation Limited, a supplier located in Norwich. The contract, initiated under legal basis 2023/54, was signed on 19th February 2026 and implemented with an end date of 31st March 2026, involving a total contract value of £248,475. Although the contract has been confirmed as complete, it was terminated on 15th June 2026 as all obligations had been fulfilled by the end date.

This tender presents a distinct business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in industrial machinery that can offer compatible products or enhancements to support existing systems. Businesses with expertise in CNC technology, especially those with experience in dealing with public authorities and understanding the requirements of high-level research facilities, will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The direct award method highlights a valuable market for suppliers that can ensure seamless integration and compatibility with current operational setups, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs capable of delivering bespoke or compatible solutions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5756 5-axis CNC mill

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) intends to make a direct award for the purchase of a 5-axis machining centre required to support operational and technical activities at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.

Procurement Information

Compatibility to existing software systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056114-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,475 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£248,475 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HAAS AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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