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UKRI-5965 Manufacturing & Supply of Intermediate Target Vacuum Vessel

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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09 Apr 2026 at 08:12

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-5965 Manufacturing & Supply of Intermediate Target Vacuum Vessel." The tender involved the supply of steel parts, categorised under goods, with delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in region UKJ14. This process, tagged under a "limited competition" procurement method, began as a tender and has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 9th April 2026. The contract, valued at £61,946.4 gross, will be executed by EGKenn Vacuum Technology SP. Z O. O., a large-scale supplier from Poland, with completion set for 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the steel manufacturing and supply industry, particularly those capable of operating under limited competition conditions. Opportunities are especially favourable for businesses that are adept at supplying specialised steel parts for high-tech applications, which can leverage such contracts for business growth through expanding their client base in public sector projects. Additionally, the process attracted interest from various bidders, including small and medium enterprises, suggesting a competitive environment favourable to businesses of varying scales willing to align with central government standards and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5965 Manufacturing & Supply of Intermediate Target Vacuum Vessel

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for the manufacturing and supply of Intermediate Target Vacuum Vessel (steel parts)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,622 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£51,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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

EGKENN VACUUM TECHNOLOGY SP. Z O. O.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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