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UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, for the provision of Pilz safety equipment for the Central Laser Facility. This contract falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on safety switches as classified under the CPV scheme. The direct award procedure was employed due to the lack of competition for technical reasons, and the contract is valued at £500,000, with a gross amount of £600,000. The award is pending and was announced on 18th February 2026, with the future signature date scheduled for 2nd March 2026, marking the start of the contract period that will end on 28th February 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment and technical goods production. Although a large supplier, Pilz Automation Technology, has been appointed as the supplier due to its capability and technical fit for this specific requirement, businesses with innovative safety solutions or expertise in technical goods could position themselves for future tenders within similar frameworks, especially in the high-tech and research sectors. SMEs and VCSE organisations are deemed suitable for similar opportunities, highlighting the potential for growth and establishment in government contracts within the UK's procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide Pilz safety equipment for the Central Laser Facility. This was awarded due to a negotiated procedure due to competition absent for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

This was awarded due to a negotiated procedure due to competition absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065738
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014862-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31214130 - Safety switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
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
STFC Procurement
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

PILZ AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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