---
title: "UKRI-5288 Display Unit for the NSTF Cranes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# UKRI-5288 Display Unit for the NSTF Cranes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2df

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-5288 Display Unit for the NSTF Cranes," falling under the goods category and concerning parts of lifting and handling equipment. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is a central government public authority tasked with enhancing scientific and technological research. The contract, valued at £26,535 (net), was awarded to Hoist UK Ltd, an SME located in Moreton, UK. The procurement process utilised a direct method and was conducted below the threshold without competition, signifying a streamlined procurement. This award stage culminated with the contract active from 8th October to 30th November 2025, targeting the National Satellite Test Facility's cranes in the UKJ14 region.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in specialised equipment manufacturing and supply. Businesses involved in producing and supplying lifting equipment components could find similar tenders attractive, particularly those seeking to engage with central government bodies such as UKRI. With the UK government prioritising efficient and targeted procurement processes, companies with expertise in direct procurement and niche industrial products stand to benefit from upcoming contract opportunities in similar categories. These contracts also enable businesses to establish valuable connections with public authorities, improving visibility and market positioning.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of displays units fitted to the cranes within the National Satellite Test Facility. This will display the live weight load being lifted by each crane used within the NSTF Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074580-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,535 |

## 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 | HOIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074580-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074580-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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