# UKRI awards Haas Automation contract for 5-axis CNC mill

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) made a direct award to Haas Automation Limited for the purchase of a 5-axis machining centre for the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. The contract value is £248,475 excluding VAT.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-02-06
- Where: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- Value: $315K (248K GBP)
- Status: completed
- Products: 5-axis CNC mill
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [UK Research and Innovation](https://endata.com/companies/12140.md) (customer)
- [Haas Automation](https://endata.com/companies/65451.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [find-tender.service.gov.uk](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010817-2026), 2026-02-06: "UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) intends to make a direct award for the purchase of a 5‑axis machining centre required to support operational and technical activities at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre."

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