Scope
Reference
C0894
Description
UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide Pilz safety equipment for the Central Laser Facility. This was awarded due to a negotiated procedure due to competition absent for technical reasons.
Contract 1. UKRI-5679 Pilz Safety Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 February 2026
- 8 working days
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
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
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
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: 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