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UKRI-5793 - High-density RF wiring upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:43

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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) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-5793 - High-density RF wiring upgrade," focusing on an upgrade to the NQCC cryogenic system wiring with a modular high-density coaxial solution assembly. Adhering to the direct award method due to technical reasons for integration with existing systems, the procurement is categorised under goods within the particle accelerators sector. The central government authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, awarded the contract to HUBER+SUHNER (UK) LTD, based in Bicester, with a total contract period from 19 March 2026 to 31 May 2026. The procurement was governed by the legal basis of UKPA 2023/54.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-density RF solutions and technical integrations. HUBER+SUHNER (UK) LTD, a large enterprise familiar with coaxial systems, is well-positioned to deliver this upgrade, underscoring the potential benefits for similar businesses with expertise in modular coaxial assemblies and particle accelerator technologies. Companies equipped with technical capabilities to seamlessly integrate new systems into existing frameworks would be particularly suited to compete in this sphere, leveraging these projects to enhance their portfolios and expand market presence in the RF solutions industry.

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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/029098-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 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
Active

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
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

HUBER+SUHNER (UK

Further Information

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