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CSP25439 - GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Oct 2025 at 12:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers. The procurement, bearing the ID CSP25439, falls within the goods category under the electronic equipment industry, specifically amplifiers, classified by CPV code 32343000. This process is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom, and has proceeded to the award stage as of 14 October 2025. Notably, the procurement was conducted directly without competition, due to technical specifications that only the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF could meet. The contract has been signed to span from 9 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of EUR 20,000.

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in advanced electronic components and technology solutions. The specific nature of the amplifiers required indicates a demand for specialised knowledge and capabilities within this niche market. SMEs with expertise in semiconductor devices or similar technical domains could have significant leverage in similar future procurements by aligning their offerings with the stringent technical specifications that often accompany such contracts. Additionally, firms in close partnership or collaboration with technical research entities may find favourable grounds for competition in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25439 - GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Contract details notice for the supply of Development and Delivery of GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065182-2025
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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, coreservices@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

FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED SOLID STATE PHYSICS IAF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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