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CSP26224 - Digital Antenna & Cable

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Feb 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by UK Research and Innovation involves the procurement of Digital Antenna & Cable for use in the GSSI Crevasse Detection Radar System. Classified within the industry category of radar spare parts and accessories, this contract pertains to goods procurement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23rd February 2026 and set to conclude by 31st August 2026. The procurement method used was direct procurement, conducted without competition due to technical reasons. The primary location for this procurement is Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses specializing in geophysical and radar technology, particularly those capable of providing specialised electronic accessories. Although the procurement method did not involve open competition, businesses with similar technical capabilities could look to build partnerships with the selected supplier, Allied Associates (Geophysical) Ltd., or focus on future opportunities with UK Research and Innovation and other central government authorities in the UK. Such engagements could facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings in highly technical fields.

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Notice Title

CSP26224 - Digital Antenna & Cable

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Contract details notice for the supply of Digital Antenna & Cable for GSSI Crevasse Detection Radar System to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017666-2026
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

32352200 - Radar spare parts and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ALLIED ASSOCIATES (GEOPHYSICAL

Further Information

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