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UKRI-5573 Cryogenic Microwave Components for System Upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5573 Cryogenic Microwave Components for System Upgrade" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically electronic components, and is targeted at the South East region of the UK. The process reached the award and contract stage, with the contract officially active from 23rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. It was executed through a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, with the award being finalized on 22nd December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cryogenic technologies and electronic components, particularly those capable of supplying isolators and low-noise amplifiers. The awarded supplier, Low Noise Factory, indicates that large-scale suppliers with advanced capabilities in producing such specialised components will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. This procurement highlights the demand for innovative and high-quality solutions in the scientific and technological research sectors, offering growth potential to companies within this industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5573 Cryogenic Microwave Components for System Upgrade

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of cryogenic microwave components, i.e., isolators and low-noise amplifiers, required to upgrade STFC-NQCC's cryogenic platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005868-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

31711100 - Electronic components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,647 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

LOW NOISE FACTORY

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