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title: "UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d227"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d227

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "UKRI-4689 - Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support", initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focuses on providing mechanical engineering drafting support within the engineering design services industry. This contract is centred in the United Kingdom, specifically Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, culminating in the award stage on 27th February 2026. It operates under a framework agreement where suppliers are ranked to prioritise work allocation. The contract commenced on 26th February 2026 and will span until 25th February 2030, with a gross value of £480,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and design services. Firms like Axion Solutions, DATS Engineering Solutions Ltd, and MDIN Ltd, which are already involved as suppliers, can expect to benefit from engaging in this framework agreement. Companies experienced in quality engineering services with competitive pricing capabilities may find success in this procurement process due to its emphasis on quality and pricing criteria. The structured approach ensures continual opportunities as projects arise, with top-ranked suppliers being offered work first, facilitating potential business growth and development.

## Notice

The Framework will operate on a ranking basis, where the highest-ranked suppliers will have priority when allocating work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017693-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-22 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | AXION SOLUTIONS; DATS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS; MDIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017693-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 09:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008302-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 09:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067695-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017693-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008302-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067695-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm000007778nMAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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