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UKRI-5872 Accelerometers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the supply of accelerometers intended for space testing. This procurement, identified as UKRI-5872, falls under the goods category with a focus on measuring instruments. The contract was awarded to PCB Europe GMBH, a large scale supplier located in Stevenage, on the 5th of March 2026. The limited competition procurement method was employed, indicating that the contract was below the usual threshold for an open competition. The contracting period spanned from the 5th of March to the 6th of March 2026, and had a gross contract value of £64,584.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the field of innovative measuring instruments, particularly those specialising in accelerometers. Companies that are capable of supplying specialised equipment for space technology applications could benefit from collaborating with government entities like UKRI. Firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts in the UK would find it advantageous to establish themselves as reliable suppliers for such niche scientific and technological products. This procurement was ideal for large enterprises with existing capabilities in advanced technological manufacturing and supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5872 Accelerometers

Notice Description

Accelerometers for Space Testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020743-2026
Current Stage
Award
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 30 days
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

PCB EUROPE

Further Information

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