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title: "UKRI-5685 Protection panels for 66 ASFs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061123"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# UKRI-5685 Protection panels for 66 ASFs

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061123

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "UKRI-5685 Protection panels for 66 ASFs." The procurement was finalised on 28th January 2026, with the contract starting the following day, 29th January 2026, and concluding on 30th June 2026. This tender focused on the manufacturing and supply of bespoke protection panels and pertained to the industry category of 'Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items,' with delivery within the UK. The stage of the procurement is noted as 'award,' following a limited competition method described as 'Below threshold - limited competition.' The legal framework was guided by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in bespoke fabrication and supply of protection panels, particularly SMEs in the goods category. Companies like Liverpool Laser and Tube Ltd, which was successfully awarded the contract, showcase the potential for growth through governmental contracts. Such business opportunities are ideally suited for small to medium enterprises with capabilities in high-quality manufacturing that can align with strict technical and quality standards set by large governmental organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

Manufacture and supply of bespoke protection panels for 66 ASFs in accordance with UKRI technical and quality requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007699-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,997 |

## 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 | LIVERPOOL LASER AND TUBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007699-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007699-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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