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UKRI-5825 Anti-Torque Units

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, involves the acquisition of anti-torque units and mechanical components for the BAS RAID ice drill recommission. The contract, identified as UKRI-5825, was awarded on 27th February 2026, following a direct procurement method without competition and was classified under the goods category, particularly drilling platforms. The procurement was concluded in Swindon, Wiltshire, with the contractual period beginning on 25th February 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. The contract is valued at £48,900 gross, with £40,750 net.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying mechanical components and drilling platform solutions. Large enterprises in the mechanical and engineering sectors, such as Extreme Instrumentation Ltd based in Cambridge, which was successfully awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The direct procurement approach, marked by below-threshold stipulations, may further facilitate participation without the complexity of competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5825 Anti-Torque Units

Notice Description

Anti-Torque unit and mechanical components for BAS RAID ice drill recommission

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017933-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34514900 - Drilling platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

EXTREME INSTRUMENTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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