Scope
Reference
C0558
Description
UKRI STFC is looking to purchase a large amount of Pilz manufactured safety- related equipment for the Vulcan 20-20 project over the next 5 years.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 March 2026 to 3 March 2028
- 1 year, 11 months, 30 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2+2+1 - Maximum 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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- Go back to the main menu and navigate to the 'My Proposals and Quotes' section of the site
- Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab.
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50.00% | |
| Quality | Q06.04 Technical Support - 5% Q06.05 Delivery Time 1 - 15% Q06.06 Delivery Time 2 - 10% Q06.07 Technical Support Location(s) - 5% Q06.09 Express Delivery - 5% Q06.10 Social Value - 10% |
Quality | 50.00% |
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
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: +441793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government