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UKRI-5763 SSPA for Cavity Testing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the procurement of a Solid State Power Amplifier for cavity testing at the SuRF Laboratory has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority headquartered at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2026 and spans from 11th February to 30th April 2026, with an award value of £27,010 GBP. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically amplifiers, and employs a limited competition method, being below the threshold. The amplifiers are to be delivered to a location designated as UKD61 in the United Kingdom, supporting the scientific pursuits of STFC's Daresbury Laboratory.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses in the specialised field of power amplifiers, particularly those focusing on scientific and laboratory environments. Companies like Microwave Amplifiers Ltd, which won this tender, exemplify the type of enterprise that can benefit from such contracts. Firms with expertise in manufacturing high-quality amplifiers and related electronic components will find this industry ripe for competitive bidding and partnership with key research institutions like UKRI. As the procurement method did not require open competition, niche businesses with specific capabilities might be better positioned to secure similar contracts in the future, aiding their market expansion efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5763 SSPA for Cavity Testing

Notice Description

This contract covers the procurement of a Solid State Power Amplifier for the SuRF Laboratory at STFC Daresbury Laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021228-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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

MICROWAVE AMPLIFIERS

Further Information

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