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UKRI-5484 Vibration Controller and Software

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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03 Dec 2025 at 10:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is managing the procurement of a vibration controller and analyser system as part of the tender process titled "UKRI-5484 Vibration Controller and Software." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting the vibration analysers industry, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a direct award, justified by technical reasons necessitating compatibility with existing systems. The tender process, identified by award ID "079213-2025," was completed with a gross contract value of £249,699.60, and the contractual period spans from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key milestones include the scheduled future signature date on 19th December 2025.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vibration analysis technology, as demonstrated by the awarded party, Data Physics (UK) Ltd. The direct nature of the procurement underscores the importance of technical compatibility, positioning businesses with specialised products or OEM-compatible solutions favourably in similar tenders. UKRI’s procurement practices reflect a demand for innovation within the scientific and research sectors, making it an enticing prospect for technology firms aiming to showcase their expertise in developing cutting-edge analysis equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5484 Vibration Controller and Software

Notice Description

Data Physics 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/079213-2025
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
£208,083 £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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