---
title: "UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065738"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065738

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Pilz safety equipment for the Central Laser Facility. The contract, titled "UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment," was awarded on 2nd March 2026 following a direct award procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically safety switches, and is valued at £500,000. The contract is set to end on 28th February 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safety equipment technology, particularly those capable of meeting technical requirements that may be challenging for smaller enterprises. As the procurement process was a direct award, it showcases the need for niche technical solutions; therefore, large-scale companies or those with sheltered workshops, similar to Pilz Automation Technology, will find opportunities in providing innovative safety solutions for specialised research facilities. SMEs and VCSEs may face barriers unless they possess unique technical capabilities that can address specific preconditions.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide Pilz safety equipment for the Central Laser Facility. This was awarded due to a negotiated procedure due to competition absent for technical reasons.

### Procurement Information

This was awarded due to a negotiated procedure due to competition absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018618-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## 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 | PILZ AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214130 - Safety switches

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018618-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014862-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014850-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018618-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014862-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014850-2026
  18th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf3
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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