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UKRI-5876 HRPD-X Rail components

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the acquisition of HRPD-X Rail components. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates as a central government public authority. The procurement falls within the industry category of railway components, specifically parts related to railway or tramway locomotives and traffic-control equipment. The process reached the Award stage on 5th March 2026, and the contract was signed on that date. This is a direct procurement method conducted below threshold without competition, with the contract starting on 6th March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in precision engineering and manufacturing of heavy-duty rail systems, offering a financial value of a little over £45,000. While the procurement method excluded competition, businesses with expertise in rail component manufacturing could position themselves effectively for similar future tenders. Hepco Slide Systems Ltd, known for their large-scale operations, has been successfully awarded this contract, indicating a preference for established enterprises capable of handling complex supply and accurate movement of heavy assemblies.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5876 HRPD-X Rail components

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide the supply of heavy duty linear rail system to accurately position and accurately move heavy assemblies for the UKRI STFC ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066382
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020103-2026
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
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

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,962 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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

HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LTD T/A HEPCOMOTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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