---
title: "UKRI 5316 Fancourt SMARTFLEX Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca3d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# UKRI 5316 Fancourt SMARTFLEX Procurement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca3d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under central government, revolves around the "UKRI 5316 Fancourt SMARTFLEX Procurement" project. This process pertains to the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The tender reached the award stage with the contract signed on 20th October 2025, intended to commence on 21st October 2025 and to conclude on 9th November 2025. The procurement method chosen was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, ensuring a swift and focused selection process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced machinery, particularly those capable of supplying specialised equipment like Fancort's SmartFlex™ adjustable trim & forming system. Although the contract was awarded without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining visibility in specific niches and the benefits of networking within public procurement circuits. Large-scale enterprises that can offer competitive pricing and technology solutions stand to benefit from such procurement opportunities, enhancing their growth through contracts with esteemed organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

Procurement of the Fancort's SmartFlex(tm) adjustable trim & forming system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066085-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 9 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,917 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | FANCORT INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:45 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066085-2026
- 14 Jul 2026 at 07:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065886-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066085-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065886-2026
  14th July 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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