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UKRI-5673 Spectrum Analysers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the acquisition of spectrum analysers recently reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the spectrum analyser CPV. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method due to being below the threshold, with a focus on competition amongst selected suppliers. The contract, titled "UKRI-5673 Spectrum Analysers," was signed on 21st January 2026 and will be operative from 22nd January 2026 to 22nd January 2027. The delivery is aimed at the NQCC facility in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity primarily for companies specialising in the provision of advanced electronic measurement equipment. Businesses with expertise in scientific equipment manufacturing and those capable of supplying high-performance spectrum analysers are well-positioned to engage in such contracts. The successful bidder, Keysight Technologies UK Limited, exemplifies the calibre of large-scale businesses suited for this procurement opportunity, suggesting that companies of similar scale and capability could consider exploring potential collaborations or future tender opportunities with organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5673 Spectrum Analysers

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for spectrum analysers at the NQCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005777-2026
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
Large

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
£79,121 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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