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DDaT25211 - microTCA instrumentation system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 May 2025 at 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25211 - microTCA instrumentation system" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority of the central government in the United Kingdom. This contract, with a main category of goods focusing on "Instrumentation and control equipment," was managed in cooperation with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, the procuring entity. Located in Swindon, this procurement followed a limited competition method below the threshold. The key stages have been completed with the award made on 30th May 2025. The contract runs from 25th May 2025 until 24th May 2026. The agreement was signed on 1st May 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is Foremost Electronics Ltd.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the electronics and instrumentation sectors. Companies that specialise in providing microTCA systems or related control equipment would find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the limited competition context of this procurement, businesses that can offer specialised and niche solutions stand to gain competitiveness. Large enterprises like Foremost Electronics Ltd demonstrate the potential benefit for substantial market players willing to participate in targeted procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25211 - microTCA instrumentation system

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a microTCA instrumentation system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028745-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,797 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2025 - 24 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FOREMOST ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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