---
title: "UKRI -5488 Epoxy Adhesive for APA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec06"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-12-01"
---

# UKRI -5488 Epoxy Adhesive for APA

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec06

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## Summary

This public procurement contract was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the provision of epoxy adhesive, specifically the EC-2216 B Scotch Weld, to be delivered in 45ml tubes. The total quantity required is 2,650 tubes, with deliveries split over two financial years. The procurement process falls under the 'award' and 'contract' stages and was completed as of 1st December 2025. The procurement method used was a limited competition below the threshold, focusing on the goods category. The contracting process navigated legal frameworks pursuant to UK legislation (2023/54), and the delivery is to be handled from UKRI's Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.

Securing this tender can present substantial business growth opportunities in the goods sector, especially for suppliers dealing in adhesives or chemical products. As awarded to FineCal Group Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, this tender demonstrates the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region to partake and succeed in competitive government contracts. Businesses capable of offering high-quality adhesive solutions with competitive pricing might find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future procurements, benefiting from government spending in this industry category. The contract period extends from 3rd December 2025 to 31st March 2027, providing a stable supply opportunity over this timeframe.

## Notice

EC-2216 B Scotch Weld Epoxy Adhesive in 45ml. Total qty of 2650 tubes, split into 2 shipments across 2 financial years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078522-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,954 |

## 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 | FINECAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19522100 - Epoxy resin

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078522-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078522-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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