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UKRI-6311 Solenoid Shielding

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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20 Aug 2026 at 08:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured solenoid shielding fabrication in mild steel. The requirement is for fabricated shielding components associated with solenoids, classified under CPV 44400000 for miscellaneous fabricated products and related items. It is a goods requirement rather than a service or construction project, with the work centred on manufacturing the specified shielding rather than general engineering support. The procurement was organised by UKRI, a central government public authority. The contract covered one requirement, and the available description indicates a focused fabrication job rather than a broad supply arrangement or multi-category framework. Businesses relevant to this opportunity are manufacturers able to produce fabricated mild-steel shielding to UKRI’s technical requirements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. It covered one lot. Winkworth Manufacturing Ltd was awarded the contract on 20 August 2026. The contract was signed on 20 August 2026 and is active from 21 to 24 August 2026. Its value is £59,782 excluding VAT, or £71,738.40 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. The published outcome identifies a single supplier for the requirement. The available procurement information describes the route as limited competition below the relevant threshold; the award outcome therefore records a concluded process rather than a current opportunity. The evaluation basis is reflected in the selection of a supplier for the specified mild-steel solenoid shielding fabrication requirement.

This procurement is useful market evidence for manufacturers of fabricated mild-steel components, particularly businesses able to interpret technical requirements and produce shielding for scientific, research or specialist engineering equipment. The selected supplier was Winkworth Manufacturing Ltd, an SME, showing that the requirement was suitable for a smaller manufacturing business rather than necessarily requiring a large national contractor. A credible future competitor would need practical fabrication capacity, suitable workshop capability, quality control and the ability to deliver a tightly defined component requirement within a short production window. Experience producing bespoke or low-volume fabricated metalwork, understanding dimensional and material specifications, and reliable delivery coordination would strengthen a supplier’s position when UKRI has a similar requirement. The limited-competition route also indicates the importance of being known to the buyer or able to respond through restricted approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6311 Solenoid Shielding

Notice Description

Solenoid Shielding fabrication, Mild Steel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,782 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 30 days
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
Postcode Area
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

Winkworth Manufacturing Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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