This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Jul 2026 at 10:45

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under central government, revolves around the "UKRI 5316 Fancourt SMARTFLEX Procurement" project. This process pertains to the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The tender reached the award stage with the contract signed on 20th October 2025, intended to commence on 21st October 2025 and to conclude on 9th November 2025. The procurement method chosen was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, ensuring a swift and focused selection process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced machinery, particularly those capable of supplying specialised equipment like Fancort's SmartFlex™ adjustable trim & forming system. Although the contract was awarded without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining visibility in specific niches and the benefits of networking within public procurement circuits. Large-scale enterprises that can offer competitive pricing and technology solutions stand to benefit from such procurement opportunities, enhancing their growth through contracts with esteemed organisations like UKRI.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI 5316 Fancourt SMARTFLEX Procurement

Notice Description

Procurement of the Fancort's SmartFlex(tm) adjustable trim & forming system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066085-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 9 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

FANCORT INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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