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UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 16:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

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

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Pilz safety equipment for the Central Laser Facility. The contract, titled "UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment," was awarded on 2nd March 2026 following a direct award procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically safety switches, and is valued at £500,000. The contract is set to end on 28th February 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safety equipment technology, particularly those capable of meeting technical requirements that may be challenging for smaller enterprises. As the procurement process was a direct award, it showcases the need for niche technical solutions; therefore, large-scale companies or those with sheltered workshops, similar to Pilz Automation Technology, will find opportunities in providing innovative safety solutions for specialised research facilities. SMEs and VCSEs may face barriers unless they possess unique technical capabilities that can address specific preconditions.

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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/018618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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