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UKRI-5483 NSTF Small Head Expander

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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03 Dec 2025 at 09:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Small Head Expander specifically for the National Satellite Test Facility. This direct award contract, justified by the need to maintain compatibility with existing systems, pertains to the goods category and was awarded on 3rd December 2025. The contract with a value of £243,019.00 excluding VAT, is planned to commence on 19th December 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. Taking place in Swindon, Wiltshire, this award supports the scientific and research equipment industry, specifically concerning vibration analysers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the industry to showcase their products and solutions aligned with high-level scientific testing needs. Businesses specialising in scientific testing equipment, particularly vibration analysers, may benefit from opportunities to supply products that adhere to stringent technical requirements. Organisations looking to partner with UKRI in future projects, especially those requiring direct compatibility solutions, might find strategic growth prospects by demonstrating technical compatibility with existing satellite testing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5483 NSTF Small Head Expander

Notice Description

Small Head Expander for the National Satellite Test Facility

Procurement Information

There is no option other than to use the OEM in order to be compatible with existing systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079186-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434400 - Vibration analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,019 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@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

DATA PHYSICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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