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UKRI-5553 Accelerometers- Uniaxial Shock

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Dec 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-5553 Accelerometers- Uniaxial Shock," a contract for the supply of 10,000g K-Shear® Accelerometers and Connecting Cables. The procurement, under the goods category, was conducted using a limited competition method due to the contract being below the threshold. This contract has been awarded to Kistler Instruments Ltd, based in Hook, Hampshire, with delivery expected in the region UKJ14. The contract commenced on 16 December 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026. The legal basis for this procurement is detailed under the legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in electrical equipment and apparatus, particularly those capable of supplying niche, high-precision measurement instruments like accelerometers. Companies looking to expand in the scientific and engineering equipment sectors can find growth opportunities through such government contracts. SMEs with expertise in manufacturing or supplying precision instruments and related components are well-suited to compete in these procurement processes, leveraging their innovation and expertise within the UK's public sector market.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5553 Accelerometers- Uniaxial Shock

Notice Description

Supply of 10 000g K-Shear(r) Accelerometers and Connecting Cables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083445-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,628 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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

KISTLER INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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