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UKRI-6098 NSTF Shaker Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 May 2026 at 10:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, as the buying organisation. The tender titled "UKRI-6098 NSTF Shaker Maintenance" falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of machinery. Situated in the United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage as of 22nd May 2026. The procurement method was direct, indicating a process below the threshold executed without competition, which was completed with an active contract period running from 22nd May 2026 to 3rd July 2026. No competitive bidding was involved due to the direct procurement approach.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery repair and maintenance services. Large scale enterprises such as Data Physics (UK) Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit, especially those experienced in providing high-quality service solutions. The direct award indicates a preference for established, reliable suppliers capable of delivering specific maintenance services promptly. This approach can lead to future collaboration potential with UKRI and similar public authorities looking to engage dependable partners for efficient service support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6098 NSTF Shaker Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance/service of the two NSTF shakers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047741-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 3 Jul 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

DATA PHYSICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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