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UKRI-5551 MEBT Kicker Driver Demonstration System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5551 MEBT Kicker Driver Demonstration System". This procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, below the threshold, and specifically targeted the goods category with power supply accessories as needed items. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, covering the project period within the ISIS facility. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award being actively given to a supplier on 16th December 2025.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in power supply equipment to engage with prestigious governmental programmes in the science and technology industry. With UKRI as the buyer, businesses with expertise in developing technological components can foster growth through collaborative projects. Given the nature of the project, small enterprises with capabilities in innovation and precision engineering would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their portfolios and entering into high-impact collaborations with national research bodies.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5551 MEBT Kicker Driver Demonstration System

Notice Description

Science and Technology Facilties Council has a requirement for a MEBT Kicker Driver for an existing project within the ISIS facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083329-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30237280 - Power supply accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

KENTECH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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