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UKRI-5636 -Spectrum analyser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5636 - Spectrum Analyser" under a limited competition method for goods below threshold. The procurement aimed to acquire a Spectrum Analyser for the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). This process was tagged as both an award and a contract and was concluded with an active status as of 15th January 2026. The contract, valued at £42,464.47 (gross £50,957.36), commenced on 16th January 2026 and will end on 5th March 2026, with the award dated 15th January 2026.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in spectrum analysis. Given the limited competition procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Rohde and Schwarz UK Ltd, which secured the contract, are well-placed to compete in such tenders, especially those offering niche technological solutions. The procurement further underscores the potential for growth for companies that can navigate and successfully participate in government-related technological procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5636 -Spectrum analyser

Notice Description

procurement of a Spectrum analyser for NQCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003460-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,464 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 5 Mar 2026 1-6 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
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@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

ROHDE AND SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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