---
title: "UKRI-5809 Manufacturing of Steel Parts - RIKEN Solenoid Shielding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06558e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# UKRI-5809 Manufacturing of Steel Parts - RIKEN Solenoid Shielding

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06558e

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has awarded a contract for the manufacturing and assembly of bespoke solenoid shielding steel parts. The procurement, titled "UKRI-5809 Manufacturing of Steel Parts - RIKEN Solenoid Shielding," falls within the goods category and targets industries involved in mild steel fabrication. The contract process progressed from tender initiation to award, concluding on 17th February 2026. TM Specialist Engineers Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has secured the contract, valued at £84,529, with a contractual period from 17th February 2026 to 25th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in steel parts manufacturing and assembly. Given its limited competition nature, companies with expertise in bespoke steel fabrication are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. As a public sector contract from UKRI, it accentuates growth prospects for SMEs in the engineering field, especially those offering tailored solutions within the UK regions such as United Kingdom Research and Innovation's hub. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in government contracts would benefit from monitoring similar procurement processes for strategic industry positioning.

## Notice

UKRI has a requirement for manufacturing and assembly of bespoke solenoid shielding steel parts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014100-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,529 |

## 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 | TM SPECIALIST ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44450000 - Mild steel

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014100-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014100-2026
  17th February 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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