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UKRI-5749 Stainless Steel Shielding

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Feb 2026 at 08:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the purchase of bespoke stainless steel shielding, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically steel. The location is Swindon, Wiltshire, in the United Kingdom. This tender has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 4th February 2026 and expected to run until 8th June 2026. The procurement involved limited competition, due to being below the threshold, which has now been completed with key details published on 11th February 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in engineering and manufacturing, particularly those involved in steel fabrication, as showcased by the successful award to TM Specialist Engineers Ltd. Such businesses can leverage this type of tender to secure substantial growth by fulfilling niche government requirements. The contracting process by UKRI provides access to central government projects, positioning well-suited enterprises for further opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5749 Stainless Steel Shielding

Notice Description

Bespoke Stainless Steel Shielding Purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012178-2026
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,443 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 8 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@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

TM SPECIALIST ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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