---
title: "UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f1c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-27"
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# UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f1c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a major public authority in the central government sector, facilitated the UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project. The procurement process involved direct procurement methods below threshold without competition and has now reached the contract award stage. The contract was awarded to D. Crawford Ltd t/a DCL Fusion and involves goods related to welding equipment. The contract is further described in legal terms under the legislative basis 2023/54 of UKPGA. The modernisation project, focusing on complete frame and panel assembly, electronics rack, control console, machine wiring, pneumatics, and vacuum interconnections, is scheduled from 27th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, to be delivered in the UK region (UKJ14).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welding equipment and electrical systems modernisation. Large enterprises and those experienced in manufacturing or supplying high-tech industrial equipment are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those capable of delivering under constraints like a direct procurement with no competition requirement. Such contracts align well with organisations aiming to engage or expand within the UK's research and innovation industry, providing them a chance to collaborate closely with a prominent buyer like UKRI, potentially leading to future projects and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

UKRI-5690 - Electron Beam Welder 1 Modernisation project * Complete frame and panel assembly. * All electrical switchgear * Electronics rack and circuit boards * Control console (table mounted) * All machine wiring * All pneumatics including solenoid bank and manifold * Vacuum interconnection pipework where necessary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006879-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 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 | £54,800 |

## 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 | D. CRAWFORD LTD T/A DCL FUSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006879-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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