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UKRI-5082 PCB Accelerometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Aug 2025 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process regarding the project titled "UKRI-5082 PCB Accelerometer" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the central government located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This process, which fell under the industry category of "Measuring instruments," reached the award stage by 21st August 2025. It involved the manufacturing and delivery of a bespoke PCB Accelerometer. The procurement was executed using a limited competition method, known to be below threshold in nature. The related contract was awarded to PCB Europe GMBH, a large-scale supplier based in Stevenage, United Kingdom, and covered the contract period from 16th July 2025 to 1st October 2025, with a gross contract value of £106,257.

This procurement project offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of high-precision components and measuring instruments. The limited competition nature implies that the process focused on selecting specialised suppliers who could deliver bespoke solutions. Companies similar to PCB Europe GMBH, particularly those with a robust capacity in engineering and technological manufacturing, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, potentially aiding in business expansion within public sector markets.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5082 PCB Accelerometer

Notice Description

Manufacturing and delivery of bespoke PCB Accelerometer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050361-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,547 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

PCB EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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