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UKRI 5855 - NREs for CX65 Manufacturing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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24 Mar 2026 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 15:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 15:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Non-Recurring Engineering (NREs) required for CX65 Manufacturing. This contract was directly awarded to Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli supplier, due to compatibility and intellectual property reasons. The procurement focuses on goods within the firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment sector, catering to the demands of the UK region. The procurement contract commenced on 23 March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 July 2026, with the contract valued at approximately 587,500 USD, above the threshold. The process, initiated as a tender, is now in the award stage, with the latest update published on 24 March 2026.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses adept in manufacturing and supplying specialised safety equipment. Given the direct award nature and technical compatibility rationale, businesses providing proprietary or custom solutions possess an advantage in similar procurement processes. Large scale organisations with expertise in intellectual property and exclusive manufacturing rights are particularly well-positioned to compete, ensuring their growth through addressing public authority requirements and contributing to advanced manufacturing capabilities within the UK. Businesses seeking collaboration with central government entities can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and fortify strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5855 - NREs for CX65 Manufacturing

Notice Description

The provision of NREs for CX65 Manufacturing

Procurement Information

Single sourced due to compatibility reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06648a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026577-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£587,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£587,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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 & 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

TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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