---
title: "UKRI-6001 Automated Washer System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# UKRI-6001 Automated Washer System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, is actively seeking to contract a supplier for an Automated Tunnel Washer System. This procurement falls under the categories of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a delivery location in the region of UKH12, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage and employs an open, competitive flexible procedure, requiring interested suppliers to complete a Security Gateway process for accessing tender documents. The key dates include an enquiry period closing on 27th August 2026, a tender period ending on 11th September 2026, and the award period concluding on 18th September 2026. The total estimated contract value is £1,900,000 with a gross amount of £2,280,000, and the contract period is set from 2nd October 2026 to 31st July 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering advanced tunnel washer systems. The procurement's focus on quality and technical criteria, alongside competitive pricing, suggests that companies excelling in innovation and cost efficiency will be well-positioned to succeed. Participation requires electronic submission through the Atamis eSourcing platform with all communication in English. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses not only stand to secure a substantial contract but also to strengthen their market position and reputation within the public sector. The long-term nature of the contract period offers further prospects of stable revenue and potential for growth in related areas.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an Automated Tunnel Washer System through a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Access to the tender documentation is subject to completion of a Security Gateway process and only suppliers that successfully satisfy the Security Gateway requirements will be provided access to the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070474-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | £1,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42995100 - Tunnel washer

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 15:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070474-2026
- 24 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070468-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070474-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070468-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000C4j65MAB&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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