Scope
Reference
C0558
Description
UKRI STFC is preparing for a potential procurement exercise to purchase a large amount of Pilz manufactured safety- related equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project over the next 5 years and is seeking to engage with the market to gauge interest and readiness.
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 November 2025
Engagement process description
UKRI STFC is preparing for a potential procurement exercise to purchase a large amount of Pilz manufactured safety- related equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project over the next 5 years and is seeking to engage with the market to gauge interest and readiness.
We invite suppliers to express their interest to be registered for when the tender goes live.
Please register your interest by submitting an email to STFCProcurement@ukri.org, including the procurement reference & title "EOI for UKRI-5400 Pilz Safety Equipment" by 11:00 on Monday 24 November 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 December 2025
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