---
title: "UKRI-5212 Freia Cave Door"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0593f5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-09-04"
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# UKRI-5212 Freia Cave Door

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593f5

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## Summary

The contracting process for the project "UKRI-5212 Freia Cave Door" has concluded. Managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, this procurement involves the purchase, supply, manufacturing, and delivery of a bespoke part/assembly for metalworking and structural components. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and was conducted through a limited competition method, indicating it was below the threshold with restricted competition. Awarded in September 2025 to TM Specialist Engineers Ltd, a large supplier based in Kingswinford, the contract commenced on 4th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 10th November 2025, with the total contract value over £115,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the metalworking and structural manufacturing industries, particularly those capable of supplying bespoke and tailored assemblies. Companies such as large-scale manufacturers and specialist engineering firms stand to benefit from similar procurement processes, leveraging their capacity to handle complex and customised projects. Engagement with public authority contracts like this could enhance growth prospects by diversifying client bases and building competencies in fulfilling specialised government requirements. Businesses seeking to expand through government-backed projects should seek limited competition opportunities that match their scale and expertise.

## Notice

This is for the purchase, supply, manufacturing and delivery of a bespoke part/assembly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053852-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,093 |

## 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 SPECIALIST ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 45262670 - Metalworking

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053852-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053852-2025
  4th September 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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