Scope
Description
UKRI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Mechanical Engineering Drafting Support.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Framework will operate on a ranking basis, where the highest-ranked suppliers will have priority when allocating work.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 22 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government