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title: "UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb30"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
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# UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb30

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for mechanical engineering drafting support, specifically focusing on engineering design services. The procurement is for a Multi-Supplier Framework with a contract duration of four years, starting on 19th June 2025 and ending on 18th June 2029, with a total estimated value of £400,000. The main location for delivery is in the United Kingdom, with emphasis on the region UKM75. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a virtual Market Engagement event on 28th March 2025, with the deadline for registering interest being 26th March 2025. This event will provide an overview of the requirement and an opportunity to ask questions regarding the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in mechanical engineering and drafting services to collaborate with a prominent UK government body. Companies with expertise in converting 3-D models into detailed 2-D drawing sets, while maintaining precise documentation standards, would be well-suited for this framework agreement. Participating in UKRI's framework can enhance visibility, provide stable and long-term revenue, and foster relationships within the public sector. SMEs and larger established entities in the engineering design space should consider this an excellent chance to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their ability on a high-profile government project.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for the provision of Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support. This framework will have a duration of 4 years and a total value of PS400,000.00. The scope of work includes developing 2-D drawing sets from provided 3-D models, as needed, while adhering to specific documentation standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=928688432

### Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a virtual Market Engagement event on Friday 28th March 2025. This event will provide suppliers with an overview of the requirement and opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email your contact details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org no later than 26/03/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008592-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 16:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008592-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008592-2025
  10th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=928688432
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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