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CSP26333 - FPGA evaluation board

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, has concluded its procurement process for a contract titled "CSP26333 - FPGA evaluation board." This process fell under the industry category related to unpopulated printed circuit boards and evaluation instruments. The contracting was carried out using a limited competition method, as detailed under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The key events include the contract award to Digi-Key Electronics on 9th March 2026, with the project period spanning from 10th March to 16th March 2026. The addresses of procurement activities are based in the UK.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in electronic components, particularly those offering unpopulated printed circuit boards and evaluation or testing instruments. Businesses with a focus on providing innovative solutions within these areas could find growth potential by engaging with similar public sector procurement opportunities. Large-scale suppliers like Digi-Key Electronics demonstrate the type of enterprise well-suited for similar bids, providing a valuable case study for aspiring suppliers keen on participating in public tenders.

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Notice Title

CSP26333 - FPGA evaluation board

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for an FPGA evaluation board to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024412-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

31712320 - Unpopulated printed circuit boards

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,904 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

DIGI-KEY ELECTRONICS (DIGI-KEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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