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UKRI-5809 Manufacturing of Steel Parts - RIKEN Solenoid Shielding

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Feb 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has awarded a contract for the manufacturing and assembly of bespoke solenoid shielding steel parts. The procurement, titled "UKRI-5809 Manufacturing of Steel Parts - RIKEN Solenoid Shielding," falls within the goods category and targets industries involved in mild steel fabrication. The contract process progressed from tender initiation to award, concluding on 17th February 2026. TM Specialist Engineers Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has secured the contract, valued at £84,529, with a contractual period from 17th February 2026 to 25th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in steel parts manufacturing and assembly. Given its limited competition nature, companies with expertise in bespoke steel fabrication are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. As a public sector contract from UKRI, it accentuates growth prospects for SMEs in the engineering field, especially those offering tailored solutions within the UK regions such as United Kingdom Research and Innovation's hub. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in government contracts would benefit from monitoring similar procurement processes for strategic industry positioning.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5809 Manufacturing of Steel Parts - RIKEN Solenoid Shielding

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for manufacturing and assembly of bespoke solenoid shielding steel parts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06558e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014100-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44450000 - Mild steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,529 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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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