---
title: "UKRI-5352 Freia Steel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d0f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# UKRI-5352 Freia Steel

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d0f5

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5352 Freia Steel." This procurement, classified under the goods category, required bespoke steel parts. The procurement method employed was limited competition below the threshold. The award and contract stages are complete, with the contract being signed on 21st October 2025. The performance period for the contract extends from 27th October 2025 to 8th December 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is Wec Group Ltd, based in Darwen, with a contract value totalling £56,285.35.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those operating within the steel manufacturing and supply industry. Businesses looking to grow through government contracts can leverage the precedent set by Wec Group Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, showcasing that smaller companies can successfully compete for government opportunities when they meet specified requirements. Engaging with such tenders can enhance a company’s portfolio and open doors to more extensive government collaborations.

## Notice

UKRI has a requirement for bespoke steel parts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067201-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,904 |

## 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 | WEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067201-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067201-2025
  21st October 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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