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UKRI-5658 3D modelling and analysis of 25m Antenna

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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ContractTermination

30 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook a procurement process titled "UKRI-5658 3D modelling and analysis of 25m Antenna." This procurement was classified under the services industry category, specifically design-modelling services. The project involved 3D modelling and analysis of a collector dish supporting structure and was conducted with the method of direct procurement, below the threshold without competition. The initial contract was awarded to IMES International Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Plymouth, with the contract period starting on 19th January 2026 and ending on 27th March 2026, with signatures finalised on 16th January 2026. Despite completion, the contract has been terminated as of 30th March 2026, although the final gross value was £70,796.58.

This tender presented significant opportunities for companies specialising in design-modelling services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like IMES International Ltd, to engage with a prominent UK research body and broaden their portfolio. Through partnering with UKRI, businesses were able to showcase their expertise in sophisticated technical modelling and analysis, thus potentially entering new markets or industries. Although the contract has been terminated after completion, suppliers having demonstrated ability in fulfilling such requirements stand to gain visibility and credibility that could lead to further opportunities within similar governmental or large-scale technical projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5658 3D modelling and analysis of 25m Antenna

Notice Description

3D Modelling and Analysis of Collector Dish Supporting Structure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72242000 - Design-modelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,997 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
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

IMES INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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