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UKRI-5852 Vibrometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5852 Vibrometer," awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has been completed. This contract falls under the goods category and concerns the acquisition of a vibrometer for the NQCC facility located in the United Kingdom. The buying organisation, UKRI, operates as a public authority within central government, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement method used was direct, falling below the threshold without competition, and the contract was actively awarded to Polytec Ltd. The contract, valued at £45,086.81 excluding VAT, spans from 9th March to 9th April 2026, with the document signed on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, as exemplified by Polytec Ltd, a firm specialising in vibration analysers, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses within the technology sector, particularly those offering specialised equipment or measuring instruments, may find similar opportunities valuable for growth, allowing them to expand their client base within central government projects. Companies with expertise in engineering goods that can supply cutting-edge technology and deliver to regions like the UKJ14 can find contracts like this beneficial for business development. This procurement process highlights the potential for growth within the public sector, facilitating entry and expansion for appropriately qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5852 Vibrometer

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for a vibrometer at the NQCC facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022171-2026
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434400 - Vibration analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,086 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 9 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

POLYTEC

Further Information

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