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title: "UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment Call-off contract"
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published: "2025-12-16"
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# UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment Call-off contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf3

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) invites suppliers to participate in the procurement process for the "UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment Call-off contract," aimed at acquiring a significant quantity of Pilz manufactured safety equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project. The tender focuses on the goods category, specifically safety equipment under CPV code 35113000, and is set within the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, following the planning phase. Interested parties must register by 2025-12-16, and the tender period concludes on 2026-01-16. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The contract intends to commence on 2026-03-05 and continue until 2028-03-03, with a potential extension of up to five years.

This tender opens several opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing safety equipment or providing technical support services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this contract. The substantial contract value, totalling £600,000 gross, presents a lucrative avenue for business growth. Companies that can efficiently handle large-scale, long-term projects and deliver high-quality products and services will have a competitive advantage. The focus on express delivery and social value highlights UK's commitment to not only meeting technical specifications but also contributing positively to society.

## Notice

UKRI STFC is looking to purchase a large amount of Pilz manufactured safety- related equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project over the next 5 years.

### Planning Information

UKRI STFC is preparing for a potential procurement exercise to purchase a large amount of Pilz manufactured safety- related equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project over the next 5 years and is seeking to engage with the market to gauge interest and readiness. 
We invite suppliers to express their interest to be registered for when the tender goes live. 
Please register your interest by submitting an email to STFCProcurement@ukri.org, including the procurement reference & title "EOI for UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment" by 11:00 on Monday 24 November 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083265-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 11:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083265-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 14:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071684-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083265-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071684-2025
  6th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm000008jYtlMAE&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com
- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm000008jYtlMAE&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.comToaccessthisopportunityviatheAtamiseSourcingPlatform:-Pleaseloginorcreateanaccounthere:https://ukri2.my.site.com/s/Welcome-NavigatetotheopportunityintheFindanOpportunitysectionofthesiteorviathedirectaccesslinkabove-Select‘RegisterInterest’(youwillnotbeabletoviewthetenderdocumentationwithoutregisteringaninterest)-Gobacktothemainmenuandnavigatetothe‘MyProposalsandQuotes’sectionofthesite-Selecttheopportunityfromthelist.TenderDocumentsfordownloadarefoundintheDocumentstab.-IfyouhaveanyissuesloggingintotheAtamissystemraiseaSupportTicket
- https://ukri2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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