---
title: "UKRI-5825 Anti-Torque Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e59"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# UKRI-5825 Anti-Torque Units

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e59

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, involves the acquisition of anti-torque units and mechanical components for the BAS RAID ice drill recommission. The contract, identified as UKRI-5825, was awarded on 27th February 2026, following a direct procurement method without competition and was classified under the goods category, particularly drilling platforms. The procurement was concluded in Swindon, Wiltshire, with the contractual period beginning on 25th February 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. The contract is valued at £48,900 gross, with £40,750 net.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying mechanical components and drilling platform solutions. Large enterprises in the mechanical and engineering sectors, such as Extreme Instrumentation Ltd based in Cambridge, which was successfully awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The direct procurement approach, marked by below-threshold stipulations, may further facilitate participation without the complexity of competitive bidding.

## Notice

Anti-Torque unit and mechanical components for BAS RAID ice drill recommission

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017933-2026 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,750 |

## 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 | EXTREME INSTRUMENTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34514900 - Drilling platforms

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017933-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017933-2026
  27th 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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