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UKRI-5824 Ground Penetrating Radar Unit

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The project, titled "UKRI-5824 Ground Penetrating Radar Unit," is pertinent to the goods industry category, specifically covering parts of radio and radar equipment. The award stage for this contract is currently active, with the contract having been signed on 23rd February 2026, to span from 24th February 2026 to 9th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold, allowing the process to proceed without competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in geophysical equipment and radar technology to understand the procurement preferences of organisations like UKRI. While the contract, valued at £39,240 (gross), has been awarded to Allied Associates (Geophysical) Ltd, it indicates potential growth prospects for large-scale suppliers with expertise in radar equipment. Businesses equipped to deliver radar spare parts and accessories can prepare for similar opportunities by aligning their offerings to meet specific government requirements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5824 Ground Penetrating Radar Unit

Notice Description

SIR4000 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) complete with 400MHz antenna and survey wheel and cable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017314-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

32352200 - Radar spare parts and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ALLIED ASSOCIATES (GEOPHYSICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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