---
title: "UKRI-5876 HRPD-X Rail components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066382"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# UKRI-5876 HRPD-X Rail components

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066382

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the acquisition of HRPD-X Rail components. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI operates as a central government public authority. The procurement falls within the industry category of railway components, specifically parts related to railway or tramway locomotives and traffic-control equipment. The process reached the Award stage on 5th March 2026, and the contract was signed on that date. This is a direct procurement method conducted below threshold without competition, with the contract starting on 6th March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026. 

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in precision engineering and manufacturing of heavy-duty rail systems, offering a financial value of a little over £45,000. While the procurement method excluded competition, businesses with expertise in rail component manufacturing could position themselves effectively for similar future tenders. Hepco Slide Systems Ltd, known for their large-scale operations, has been successfully awarded this contract, indicating a preference for established enterprises capable of handling complex supply and accurate movement of heavy assemblies.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide the supply of heavy duty linear rail system to accurately position and accurately move heavy assemblies for the UKRI STFC ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020103-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,962 |

## 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 | HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LTD T/A HEPCOMOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020103-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020103-2026
  5th March 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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