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UKRI-5826 Cantilever Racking

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The official title for this contract is "UKRI-5826 Cantilever Racking," focusing on the provision of goods specifically racking systems for BAS Barhill. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, below the threshold, marking the completion stage for this particular tender. The contract period spanned from 10th March 2026 to 31st March 2026, with signing recorded on 9th March 2026. Notably, the gross contract value stands at £73,929.71.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in industrial goods like racking systems. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying storage solutions, especially those capable of undertaking specialised projects with limited competition, could find such contracts highly advantageous. Toyota Material Handling UK Limited, a large-scale operation, successfully secured this contract, highlighting how established firms can leverage such opportunities to strengthen their presence in the industrial goods sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5826 Cantilever Racking

Notice Description

Cantilever Racking for BAS Barhill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028575-2026
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39151100 - Racking

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,608 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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