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UKRI-5553 Accelerometers- Uniaxial Shock

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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ContractTermination

31 Mar 2026 at 08:03

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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16 Dec 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process "UKRI-5553 Accelerometers- Uniaxial Shock" was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This tender involved the supply of accelerometers, classified under electrical equipment and apparatus, with a geographical focus in the UK. It progressed quickly, with the contract awarded to Kistler Instruments Ltd and signed on 15 December 2025. The contract term ran until 31 March 2026. This procurement was conducted under a 'below threshold - limited competition' method, highlighting a focused approach in supplier selection for this tender.

This procurement provided business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers in the electrical apparatus industry. As the process involved limited competition, businesses offering specialised goods such as high specification accelerometers had an advantageous positioning. Kistler Instruments Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME), secured the contract, demonstrating how SMEs can succeed in government tenders when meeting precise technical criteria. Enterprises looking to enter similar government supply chains could find opportunities by developing niche products meeting UKRI's rigorous standards. Engaging in contracts like these can strengthen relationships within the public sector and enhance reputational standing in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5553 Accelerometers- Uniaxial Shock

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029377-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20258 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
Terminated

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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