--- title: "UKRI-5100 Automated Bottle Processing System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2025-11-14" --- # UKRI-5100 Automated Bottle Processing System Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563a2.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of an automated bottle processing system, with the contract awarded under an open procedure. The appointed supplier is Tecniplast UK Ltd. The procurement, concerning machinery for cleaning, filling, packing or wrapping bottles, falls under the goods category with a total contract value of GBP 324,530.87 gross. The final procurement stage was marked by the contract's activation on 17 November 2025, with the contract period extending until 31 March 2029. This project, initiated to replace the existing equipment at Harwell, aims to support crucial operations while contributing to utilities reductions and aligning with UKRI’s carbon reduction strategy. The contract also includes options for removal and disposal of the old processor and maintenance extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated bottle processing systems and related machinery. Suppliers like Tecniplast UK Ltd, which have demonstrated capability in installations within the UK, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Enterprises that focus on innovation in processing and have a strong track record may find this appealing as it involves comprehensive operational requirements, including de-capping and rinsing capabilities. The procurement also highlights UKRI's efforts to engage with suppliers through pre-market engagements, providing further openings for businesses to showcase their solutions and potentially secure future contracts in public procurement initiatives aimed at technological advancement and sustainability. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation at Harwell have appointed a supplier to purchase a replacement automated bottle processing system from. The system features include automatic bottle de-capping, bottle emptying, washing and rinsing. ### Planning Information The purpose of this Pre Market Engagement notice is to inform the market of the upcoming requirement and to engage with equipment manufacturers and installers to inform the development of the tender specification. To facilitate a discussion on the possible solutions, we would like to invite potential suppliers to visit site on Monday 11th August. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073977-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | £270,442 | | Contracts value | £270,442 | ## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TECNIPLAST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42921000 - Machinery for cleaning, filling, packing or wrapping bottles or other containers ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073977-2025 - 21 Oct 2025 at 11:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067063-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055904-2025 - 29 Jul 2025 at 13:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043902-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 10:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041920-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073977-2025 14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067063-2025 21st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055904-2025 11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043902-2025 29th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041920-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MQH000004koab2AA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://ukri2.my.site.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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