---
title: "UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of Cave Side Wall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055af0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of Cave Side Wall

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055af0

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, conducted a procurement process titled "UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of Cave Side Wall" under the "Machine tools" industry category. The contract involved the manufacturing of bespoke steel parts and was conducted using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status. The procurement process has reached its completion stage, and TM Engineers Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Kingswinford, was awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 1st July 2025, with a delivery period from 2nd July 2025 to 29th September 2025, and it primarily concerns the goods category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in machine tools and bespoke parts. SMEs, like TM Engineers Ltd, operating within the UK or nearby regions stand a good chance in such limited competition procurement processes. Being involved in public sector contracts not only provides financial revenue but also enhances the company's profile for future contracting opportunities. This tender specifically highlights opportunities for businesses capable of supplying bespoke manufacturing solutions while demonstrating the benefits of engaging with governmental contracts to fuel business growth.

## Notice

UKRI-5049 Manufacturing of bespoke steel parts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038156-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,138 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | TM ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038156-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038156-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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