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UKRI-5307 ACS Modules

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Oct 2025 at 11:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 Oct 2025 at 11:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5307 ACS Modules" has been conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, focusing on the procurement of motion controllers and drive modules, specifically for the electronics industry. The procurement method used was a direct award due to technical compatibility with existing systems, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023. The award was issued to PI UK Ltd, located in Bedford, UK. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 5th November 2025 and conclude on 3rd November 2030, with a scheduled signature milestone set for 4th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electronics and technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in electronic equipment and motion control systems. SMEs and organisations involved in high-precision instrumentation are well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering potential for growth through partnerships with central government bodies like UKRI. The direct award approach indicates an emphasis on specialised experience and compatibility, thus favouring businesses that can align their offerings with the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5307 ACS Modules

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of motion controllers and drive modules for STFC CLF.

Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023, on the grounds of disproportionate technical compatibility with existing systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067074-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

PI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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