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CSP26186 - Receiving Antennas

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract process has been concluded with UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, focusing on acquiring receiving antennas and polarisation switches. Categorised under parts of radio and radar equipment, this direct procurement was carried out without competition due to no reasonable alternatives for the required goods. Based in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation operates from Polaris House and is classified as a public authority in the central government sector. This contract falls under the goods category and was awarded to Lowell Digisonde International LLC on 23rd February 2026, with a completion date scheduled for 30th September 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in manufacturing specialised radio and radar equipment. Given the straightforward procurement method—below threshold, without competition—it is particularly suited to companies that can offer unique products with no competitive alternatives. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with innovatory capabilities in technological equipment, would be adept at addressing similar future procurement needs that require bespoke solutions in the equipment sector, aiding their business expansion within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26186 - Receiving Antennas

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. Contract details notice for the supply of Receiving Antennas and Polarization Switches/Pream plifier to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ab0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,565 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

LOWELL DIGISONDE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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