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UKRI-5131 TI Chips - EMS Lupex

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Oct 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It is titled "UKRI-5131 TI Chips - EMS Lupex" and falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on diodes with CPV classification 31712340. The procurement process reached the award stage on 7th October 2025. UKRI used a limited procurement method for this contract, indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract runs from 30th July 2025 to 31st March 2026 and has a total gross value of 104,923.10 USD, awarded to Arrow Electronics (UK) Ltd.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in electronic goods or specifically in semiconductor components like diodes. Large businesses with the capability to supply such high-tech components could find this type of contract beneficial. Given the limited competition in the procurement method, organisations already in the supply chain or those capable of establishing ties with UKRI might find easier entry and success in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5131 TI Chips - EMS Lupex

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for TI Chips.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a938
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062724-2025
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

31712340 - Diodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
01793 442000

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

ARROW ELECTRONICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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