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12 Jun 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concluded with an awarded contract for the provision of a HaaS desktop Mill. The procurement process was completed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, using a limited competition method, suitable for contracts below the financial threshold. This process was primarily focused on the goods industry category, specifically targeting milling machines, with key dates including the contract start on 21 May 2026 and an end date set for 20 July 2026. The buying organisation, based at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully engaged Haas Automation Ltd, headquartered in Norwich, as the supplier during this tender stage.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in the provision of milling machines and related equipment. Companies with a capacity for limited competition procurement methods will find this type of contract particularly advantageous. The presence of an active public sector organisation like UKRI as the buyer ensures reliability and potential for long-term engagement. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Haas Automation Ltd, stand to benefit given their ability to meet the specific requirements of central government contracts, leveraging the chance to secure additional contracts within the UK's public procurement framework.

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Notice Title

HaaS desktop Mill

Notice Description

Provision of HaaS desktop Mill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055505-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HAAS AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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