---
title: "UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609cc

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) conducted a procurement process for the "UKRI 5567 - Precision Pick and Place Tool", classified under the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. The process involved an open procedure and reached completion with a contract awarded to Accelonix Ltd. The contracting authority, UKRI, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated this tender to enhance their assembly line capabilities with a precision pick and place tool. Key dates included the contract period from 25th March 2026 to 24th June 2026, with the tender process having closed earlier on 25th February 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying precision machinery. Companies with expertise in the development of specialised tools and machinery for industrial applications are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Large-scale enterprises like Accelonix Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrated the capability to meet the requirements of the tender. Participation in such opportunities could foster business growth, increase visibility, and build stronger links with central government agencies such as UKRI.

## Notice

The Procurement of a Precision Pick and Place Tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £199,436 |
| Contracts value | £199,436 |

## 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 | ACCELONIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 08:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029399-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020519-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004749-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029399-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020519-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004749-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm000009kFrhMAE&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com
- https://ukri2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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