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UKRI-5888 PCBs for Testing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Mar 2026 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concluded with an award to PCB Europe GMBH for the procurement of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for dynamics testing. UKRI is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process involved a below-threshold limited competition, with the contract successfully signed on the 5th of March 2026. The contract period spans from the 5th of March to the 29th of May 2026, highlighting UKRI's focus on goods acquisition within the technology industry, specifically related to printed circuits. The legal framework for this procurement follows the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying electronic components, particularly Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). The procurement was designed under a limited competition model, suitable for businesses already established in this sector and capable of meeting specific dynamic testing requirements. Large-scale enterprises, such as PCB Europe GMBH, with expertise in supplying high-quality PCBs, are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. This contract not only represents an immediate business opportunity but also positions suppliers to build a long-term relationship with UKRI and central government procurement bodies in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5888 PCBs for Testing

Notice Description

UKRI-5888 PCBs for Dynamics Testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020780-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

31712300 - Printed circuits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,220 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 - 29 May 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

PCB EUROPE

Further Information

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