---
title: "UKRI-5130 APA Frames for Dune Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ae2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-16"
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# UKRI-5130 APA Frames for Dune Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ae2

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a tender process titled "UKRI-5130 APA Frames for Dune Project," focusing on the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement aims to manufacture and deliver fully assembled APA frames to the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in the United Kingdom. The tender is already in the award stage, dated 16th September 2025, and involves a contract period from 13th August 2025 to 17th December 2025. It followed a limited procurement method, reflecting below-threshold limited competition.

This contract presents an opportunity for growth, especially for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing, capable of fulfilling the needs of central government projects. Such contracts are well-suited for large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver high-quality goods within specified timeframes and budgets, as demonstrated by the awarded supplier, Gosimac - Maquinacoes S.A., a large company from Portugal. Engaging in projects of this nature could potentially enhance a supplier’s reputation and open doors to further governmental procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This contract entails the manufacture and delivery of fully assembled APA frames to STFC Daresbury Laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056785-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2025 - 17 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,000 |

## 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 | GOSIMAC - MAQUINACOES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056785-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056785-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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