Award

Radar System Hire

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the direct award of a contract for the hire of a radar system, particularly an unmanned aerial vehicle, for scientific research purposes. This contract, specifically designed for the provision of aerial and related services, falls under the services category. The procurement process was completed with a contract value of £160,000, reaching a gross amount of £192,000, with Windracers, a large-scale supplier, being selected. The project location is planned in the United Kingdom, region UKH12, with the contract period starting on 2nd July 2025 and extending until 30th November 2025, with a possible renewal for up to two additional one-month periods. The award notice was published on 18th June 2025, with the contract signing scheduled for 1st July 2025.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in innovative technology and aerial services. Companies with capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicle operations are well-suited to compete in such contracts, opening doors for exposure in public sector markets and the potential for further collaborations. The procurement strategy leveraged by UKRI underlines the importance of meeting specific technical requirements which has made Windracers an ideal choice due to their specialised capabilities in the provision of such services. For businesses eyeing the public sector, engaging in similar niches and technological solutions could facilitate further growth and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radar System Hire

Notice Description

For the hire of radar equipment (unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for use in scientific research. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959976865

Procurement Information

Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033445-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
NERC procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793 442000

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

WINDRACERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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