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UKRI-5394 iTest Corrector Power Converters

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5394 iTest Corrector Power Converters" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The tender falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on power converters, and addresses the needs of the CLARA Accelerator. The tender was part of a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contracting stage is currently marked as "contract" following the award on 25 November 2025, with the contract commencing from 26 November 2025 and ending on 16 March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sector, particularly those with expertise in power converters, to establish their credentials and build business relationships with public authorities like UKRI. While this specific procurement was not competitive, similar future opportunities may provide avenues for businesses to participate if they are geared towards high-performance and precision-engineered solutions crucial for maintaining operational stability in accelerator technologies. Large scale enterprises with the capacity to deliver specialised power solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5394 iTest Corrector Power Converters

Notice Description

This procurement is for replacement power supplies required to operate and control the corrector magnets in the CLARA Accelerator. These power supplies are critical to maintaining beam stability, alignment, and operational performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076701-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31121110 - Power converters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,168 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 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
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ITEST

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