Scope
Reference
C0842
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) intends to make a direct award for the purchase of a 5‑axis machining centre required to support operational and technical activities at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
Contract 1. UKRI‑5756 5-axis CNC mill
Supplier
Contract value
- £248,475 excluding VAT
- £298,170 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 February 2026 to 20 March 2026
- 1 month, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Haas Automation Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXD-5887-JNTT
2 Convent Road
Norwich
NR2 1PA
United Kingdom
Email: ccole@haas.co.uk
Website: https://www.haas.co.uk/
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI‑5756 5-axis CNC mill
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government