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UKRI-5324 Signal Generator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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15 Oct 2025 at 07:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of a signal generator, which is part of a broader requirement to support testing at the RAL Space lab facility. The contract, identified as UKRI-5324, was limited to below threshold competition and has been awarded to Rohde and Schwarz UK Ltd. The primary industry category concerned is "goods," specifically focusing on signal generators and related equipment. This procurement stage reached its award phase on 15th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 10th October and concluding by the end of the month.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic equipment, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Rohde and Schwarz UK Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Firms in this sector can leverage their expertise and capabilities to meet similar requirements within governmental and research institutions. Such contracts often encourage innovation and collaborative growth, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their technological prowess and build long-term relationships with public sector players.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5324 Signal Generator

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for a signal generator to support a range of tests at RAL Space lab facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065402-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34999000 - Signal generators, aerial signal splitters and electroplating machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,304 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
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

ROHDE AND SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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