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title: "UKRI-5454 Specialist Engineering and Design Work for Vulcan 20-20"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-20"
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# UKRI-5454 Specialist Engineering and Design Work for Vulcan 20-20

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4f8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5454 Specialist Engineering and Design Work for Vulcan 20-20," falls under the services category, with the industry focus being on project-design services other than construction work. The procurement stage is complete, as the contract was awarded to UK Atomic Energy Authority on 20th November 2025, with a period running until 30th March 2026. The process followed a limited competition procurement method due to the below threshold value, ensuring a focused selection of potential suppliers.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in niche engineering and design services, specifically those involved in non-construction related project-design work. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in providing advanced engineering solutions in high-precision environments, such as laser facilities, would find this contract particularly suitable to their capabilities. By aligning with governmental requirements and standards, companies can enhance their profile, gain exposure, and secure further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

UKRI STFC has a requirement for specialist engineering and design work for the initial design phase of the Target Inserter System of Vulcan Laser Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075481-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,540 |

## 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075481-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075481-2025
  20th 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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