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UKRI-5638 Maintenance contract for near-field range antenna measurement system

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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18 Feb 2026 at 16:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Feb 2026 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded a procurement process for the maintenance of a near-field range antenna measurement system. The contract includes software support and calibration services, spanning two years from the start date of 3 March 2026 to 31 December 2027. This direct award contract, valued grossly at 235,305.6 USD, utilises NSI-MI Technologies Inc. as the supplier due to their exclusive capability in providing necessary updates to the system's software. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services, with a significant contract milestone scheduled on 2 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services related to antenna systems and software maintenance. Companies with expertise in delivering precision calibration and support services for measurement systems can leverage this contract for expansion into the UK market. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those familiar with NSI-MI Technologies Inc.'s platforms, stand well-poised to gain from potential collaborations or future contracts within this niche. The direct award approach highlights the demand for specialised technical providers, setting a precedent for similar procurements implementing single-supplier methodologies based on technical reasons.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5638 Maintenance contract for near-field range antenna measurement system

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide a service contract for a near-field range antenna measurement system, including software support and calibration, for a period of 2 years.

Procurement Information

Only the original manufacturer of the system can provide the required regular updates to the unique software package that are required as a part of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014966-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,088 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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