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UKRI-5793 - High-density RF wiring upgrade

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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12 Aug 2026 at 14:21

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:43

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured an upgrade to the wiring on the National Quantum Computing Centre’s (NQCC) cryogenic system. The requirement was for a modular, high-density coaxial solution assembly for radio-frequency (RF) wiring. It was classified under particle-accelerator equipment, indicating specialist goods for advanced scientific or research infrastructure rather than general electrical installation. Delivery was in the United Kingdom. The procurement covered one lot and was categorised as goods. The requirement concerns the supply of an integrated wiring and connection solution that can operate within a cryogenic system and support high-density RF applications. It is therefore relevant to manufacturers and specialist suppliers of coaxial assemblies, RF interconnects and equipment used in particle-accelerator, quantum-computing or comparable laboratory environments.

This procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award to HUBER+SUHNER (UK) LTD because of integration with existing systems and single-supplier technical reasons. UKRI awarded the contract on 6 March 2026 for £268,781 net (£322,537.20 gross), in GBP. The contract was signed on 17 March 2026 and covered 19 March to 31 May 2026. The contract was subsequently terminated on 12 August 2026, with the reason classified as contract completed. Implementation ended on 17 July 2026, with a final value of £268,781 net (£322,537.20 gross). The process was above the relevant threshold and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. Evaluation was not run as an open competition; compatibility and integration with existing systems determined the route and supplier selection.

This outcome indicates demand from UKRI for specialist, high-density RF wiring integrated into cryogenic research infrastructure. Suppliers well placed for a comparable requirement would have demonstrated capability in designing and manufacturing modular coaxial solution assemblies, managing dense RF connections and integrating new wiring with established cryogenic systems. Relevant experience in particle-accelerator equipment, quantum-computing facilities or similarly demanding scientific installations would help establish technical credibility. Competitors would also need to show that their products can work reliably within cryogenic environments and interface with existing system designs, rather than offering generic cabling alone. The direct-award rationale shows that technical compatibility and single-supplier expertise were decisive, so a strong future proposition would need clear evidence of proprietary or distinctive integration capability, supported by completed installations of comparable complexity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5793 - High-density RF wiring upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade on NQCC cryogenic system wiring with a modular high-density coaxial solution assembly

Procurement Information

integration with existing systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06566a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076826-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31643000 - Particle accelerators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,781 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£268,781 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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
Postcode Area
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

HUBER+SUHNER (UK) LTD

Further Information

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