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UKRI-5854 Airbus customer testing summer 2026

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5854 Airbus customer testing summer 2026," aimed at supplying compatible cables for a testing programme. The procurement process, which falls under the goods category of insulated wires and cables, was concluded through a limited competition due to its below-threshold nature. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI serves as a central government public authority. The contract, signed on 27 February 2026, spans until 29 May 2026, with a gross value of £50,424 GBP. The award was given on 3 March 2026 to PCB Europe GMBH (PCB Piezotronics Ltd), a large-scale supplier based in Stevenage, UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for entities specialising in manufacturing or supplying electrical components such as cables. As PCB Europe GMBH was the successful bidder, companies competing in similar sectors can explore prospects in public authority contracts, particularly those involving the aerospace industry and testing programs. The procurement approach, although limited, suggests potential niches where specialised suppliers with innovative solutions can thrive under collaborative agreements with UKRI or comparable buying organisations. Engaging with UK government contracts may open further avenues for large suppliers aiming to expand their footprint in country-wide government initiatives.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5854 Airbus customer testing summer 2026

Notice Description

UKRI STFC RAL Space appointed a supplier to provide the supply of compatible cables for testing programme later this year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06616c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019173-2026
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 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 & 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

PCB EUROPE GMBH (PCB PIEZOTRONICS

Further Information

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