Planning

UKRI-5812 Magnets and applicable components

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a public procurement for the supply of magnets and applicable components, valued at approximately £2 million. The procurement, identified as UKRI-5812, falls under the goods category, specifically within the electrics sector with CPV code 31630000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is intended to be conducted via a framework agreement. The buying organisation is located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Important dates to note include the future notice date on 3rd August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2030.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses that deal with magnet technology and its components, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Engaging in this tender could expand a company's portfolio within the UK government's central purchasing framework, potentially leading to further contracts. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in supplying similar goods, and the capacity to deliver on a large scale to meet the duration of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5812 Magnets and applicable components

Notice Description

Magnets and applicable components The estimated value of the requirement is PS2m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047921-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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