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UKRI-5275 Power Supply Systems

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the supply of Multichannel Power Supply Systems, necessary for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Technology at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement falls under the "Electrical equipment and apparatus" industry category. The process successfully progressed through the Award stage as of 23rd September 2025, and contracts have been signed. Utilising a direct procurement method, the contract was awarded below threshold without competition to KC Scientific Ltd, with the contract period running from 23rd September to 22nd December 2025. The total contract value is £43,404, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and technological equipment, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like KC Scientific Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying electrical apparatus and equipment should explore similar public sector partnerships to enhance their market presence. Such procurement processes, even when direct and below the competitive threshold, offer valuable footholds in supporting large-scale national research bodies like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5275 Power Supply Systems

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of Multichannel Power supply systems for STFC Technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059feb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058808-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Dec 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
STFC Procurement
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

KC SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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