---
title: "UKRI-5438 Manufacturing of Steel Parts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e138"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKRI-5438 Manufacturing of Steel Parts

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e138

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5438 Manufacturing of Steel Parts" was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This tender, categorized under the goods industry, specifically involves steel components and pertains to a project by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The procurement method was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition, and the process has reached the 'Award' stage with the contract status marked as 'active'. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the contract signing on 10th November 2025 and a project completion deadline set for 2nd December 2025. The contract carries a gross value of £69,840.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacturing of steel parts. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in custom manufacturing for scientific projects. The awarded supplier, Nab Precision Tooling Ltd, exemplifies a small enterprise capable of leveraging such opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation within the public sector. This contract showcases potential growth for firms that focus on bidding for niche manufacturing contracts with public authorities like UKRI.

## Notice

Custom manufacturing of steel parts for STFC project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073882-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,200 |

## 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 | NAB PRECISION TOOLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073882-2025
  14th November 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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