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UKRI-5484 Vibration Controller and Software

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 13:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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03 Dec 2025 at 10:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the provision of a vibration controller/analyser, encompassing a 72-channel system, determined under direct award procedure. The contracting process, presided over by UKRI, a major central government authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, follows a legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract details highlight a pending award with an anticipated contract signature date scheduled for 12 March 2026 and a contract period commencing on this date through the end of March 2026. The sector targeted is largely focused on goods within the vibration analysers category, applicable to businesses operating in or servicing similar technological domains. Key dates include the standstill period which ends on 10 March 2026, and the procurement process aligns with UKRI's need for compatibility with existing systems, evidenced by technical justification for supplier selection.

Such tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the engineering and technology sectors specialising in vibration analysis and controller solutions. Businesses capable of delivering technologically compatible solutions that align with existing systems used by UKRI would find this contract appealing, especially Data Physics (UK) Ltd, which is noted as the selected supplier. With the direct procurement approach facilitating expedited and precise award processes, companies that can efficiently meet specific technical criteria, as highlighted in this contract, stand well to benefit and grow through governmental collaborations. The procurement process remains suitable for both established entities and innovative SMEs looking to expand their footprint through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eda5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017907-2026
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
£208,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20253 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
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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