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UKRI-5483 NSTF Small Head Expander

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

03 Dec 2025 at 09:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding the contract titled "UKRI-5483 NSTF Small Head Expander" for the National Satellite Test Facility. The procurement, categorised under goods, follows a direct award method due to technical reasons, requiring compatibility with existing systems. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the supplier Data Physics (UK) Ltd was chosen, reflecting an award value of £243,019 excluding VAT. Though the award status remains pending, the contract period spans from 13th March to 31st March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 10th March 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in vibration analysers, to engage with central government contracts. As the procurement method was direct, businesses with unique technical expertise or existing supplier relationships with UKRI have competitive advantages. The supplier's SME status suggests adaptability and growth potential for similar businesses looking to collaborate with UK research initiatives, aligning their innovation capabilities with sector-specific requirements.

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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/017986-2026
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
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
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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