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title: "BE25053 - Engineering services and prototype production"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea24"
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# BE25053 - Engineering services and prototype production

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea24

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for engineering services and prototype production, titled "BE25053 - Engineering services and prototype production". The procurement, located in Swindon, UK, falls under the goods category, specifically microelectronic machinery and apparatus. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with key dates indicating the contract was signed on 5th March 2025 and the contract period commencing on 6th March 2025 and ending on 2nd June 2025. This direct procurement method was chosen as there were no reasonable alternatives for the required services, and the contract value is €20,021.6.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services and prototype production, particularly those with capabilities in microelectronics. The contract was awarded to FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V T/A Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (Fraunhofer IIS), a large-scale supplier. Similar businesses, particularly those capable of fulfilling niche and specialised technical requirements, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders from UKRI or similar central government bodies, benefiting from the potential for growth and establishing valuable partnerships.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for engineering services and prototype production.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008216-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,021 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V T/A FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (FRAUNHOFER IIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31712100 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008216-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008216-2025
  6th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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