This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

22 Jun 2026 at 10:29

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 13:12

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a procurement process for a vibration controller and software, titled UKRI-5484 Vibration Controller and Software. The procurement, conducted as a direct award due to the necessity of using the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for compatibility with existing systems, aligns with the industry category for goods, specifically vibration analysers. The procurement process, which began in late 2025, culminated in the award stage with the contract being fully signed by 12 March 2026 and active until 31 March 2026. Although initially awarded, the contract status has been updated to terminated, marked as completed, ending on 8 June 2026.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying specialised vibration analysis equipment. Companies like Data Physics (UK) Ltd, capable of providing sophisticated technological solutions and integrating with existing systems, are well-suited to benefit from such tenders. The direct procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses that align closely with the specific technological needs of public sector contracts. Such opportunities not only cater to existing product compatibility requirements but also pave the way for future collaborations in public sector technological advancements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5484 Vibration Controller and Software

Notice Description

vibration controller/analyser, a 72 channel system.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eda5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058410-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£208,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,083 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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