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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4771"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4771

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c41c4cf0-1e44-41d4-87ee-3a17292c2777

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has awarded a contract identified as "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4771" for bespoke hot water cylinders under the industry category of central-heating equipment. The procurement process is complete and falls under the award stage. The contract, valued at £34,730.54, will have the goods delivered to the East of England within the contract period from 18 March to 30 April 2025. Selection was made through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The award notice was published on 16 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying central-heating equipment, particularly bespoke hot water cylinders. Large-scale suppliers like Smith Brother Stores Ltd, who have been awarded this contract, are ideal candidates for such tenders due to the specific nature of the products required and the delivery capabilities necessary. Engaging in such procurement processes can significantly bolster business growth by establishing strong ties with reputable public sector clients like UKRI and expanding market presence within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Bespoke Hot Water Cylinders Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58e8310-ccc8-4076-942a-b9bc3744fa03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,730 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITH BROTHER STORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39715210 - Central-heating equipment

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58e8310-ccc8-4076-942a-b9bc3744fa03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58e8310-ccc8-4076-942a-b9bc3744fa03
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=942144025
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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