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UKRI-5756 5-axis CNC mill

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Feb 2026 at 10:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing a public procurement process for the purchase of a 5-axis CNC mill to support operations at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. This procurement falls under the industry category of industrial machinery, specifically targeting goods. The process, currently in the award stage as of 6th February 2026, involves a direct award procurement method. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £298,170, was set to begin on 20th February 2026 and conclude on 20th March 2026. The procurement aligns with the legal framework established in UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with required regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in industrial machinery. Companies offering compatible CNC equipment that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre would find this contract particularly appealing. Enterprises that can ensure commonality of control systems and tooling to enhance operational efficiency and technician safety are well-suited to gain from this procurement opportunity. This direct award strategy underscores the importance of technical compatibility and market expertise, creating potential growth avenues for businesses adept in these domains.

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Notice Information

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

The required 5-axis machining centre must be fully compatible with the existing CNC equipment and CAM programming environment used by the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. Maintaining commonality of control systems, tooling, and machine programmes is essential for operational efficiency, technician safety, and the continued use of an established programme library built over more than a decade. The replacement machine is needed to restore capacity lost due to persistent failures in the outgoing unit. Market review indicates that alternative mid-range machines do not meet the required control-system compatibility necessary for seamless integration with existing operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

HAAS AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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