---
title: "UKRI-5545 Stainless Steel Tubes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fef1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-05"
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# UKRI-5545 Stainless Steel Tubes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fef1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the supply of stainless steel tubes essential to fabricate frames for the Anode Plane Assemblies used in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. This tender, identified as UKRI-5545, falls under the industry category of steel and was awarded to Stalatube Oy from Finland. The procurement was carried out through a direct method below the threshold without competition, with the contract details commemorated on 2026-01-05 and execution slated from 2026-01-06 to 2026-03-31. The contract has a gross value of £76,824 and is currently active, serving the requirements of UKRI's Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC).

This procurement offers significant prospects for manufacturers specialising in steel products, particularly those producing stainless steel components. The successful supplier, Stalatube Oy, exemplifies a large enterprise capable of meeting stringent quality and technical specifications required by high-profile governmental projects like those undertaken by UKRI. Businesses with capabilities in advanced material sciences and those seeking to expand into government contracts for complex scientific experiments could find similar opportunities lucrative, especially firms that can offer innovation and a competitive edge in the steel manufacturing industry.

## Notice

UKRI STFC has a requirement for stainless steel tubes for the fabrication of frames for the Anode Plane Assemblies used in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000119-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,020 |

## 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 | STALATUBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000119-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000119-2026
  5th January 2026 - 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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