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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4826 Ground Penetrating Radar Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has awarded a contract for ground penetrating radar equipment, classified under CPV code 34932000 (Radar sets). The procurement followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication, concluding with the contract award on 7th March 2025. This contract, valued at GBP 33,620, began on 10th March 2025 and will end by 30th April 2025. The delivery location for the equipment is the East of England, UK. The procurement process falls under the goods category, with the buyer being UKRI.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radar technology to engage with high-profile research projects. Although the process does not primarily favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in advanced radar equipment can find growth potential in fulfilling specific, high-value technical requirements for organisations like UKRI. Allied Associates, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of company that can benefit from such specialised procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4826 Ground Penetrating Radar Equipment

Notice Description

Ground penetrating radar equipment Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-575849dc-54e1-4f49-ac5c-4441af3c97e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8248d89f-993f-4026-9394-beab04a9d4dd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34932000 - Radar sets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED ASSOCIATES

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