Scope
Reference
UKRI-5679
Description
UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide Pilz safety equipment for the Central Laser Facility.
Contract 1. UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 28 February 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31214130 - Safety switches
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
This was awarded due to a negotiated procedure due to competition absent for technical reasons.
Supplier
Pilz Automation Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRND-9133-MJJQ
Pilz House, Little Colliers Field
Corby
NN18 8TJ
United Kingdom
Email: sales@pilz.co.uk
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: +441793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government