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UKRI-5600 MRC MLC ABR Workstation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of an MRC MLC ABR Workstation. The contract was awarded to Tucker-Davis Technologies, Inc., a large supplier based in Florida, United States. The procurement included the supply of audio equipment accessories as part of its goods category. This procurement process was conducted through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, and was completed in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract was active from 2nd January 2026, with an end date of 31st December 2026, and was formally signed on 31st December 2025.

This contract offers valuable business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in audio equipment and related technologies. While the initial supplier was Tucker-Davis Technologies, companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying scientific workstation equipment may find similar opportunities in future tenders. Engaging with UKRI's procurement needs can help businesses expand their footprint within the UK central government market, enhancing visibility and gaining experience in providing high-tech solutions to public sector authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5600 MRC MLC ABR Workstation

Notice Description

Provision of MRC MLC ABR Workstation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRCProcurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@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

TUCKER-DAVIS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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