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CSP26266 - DC-DC Converters for XFEL LPD PCBs

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation recently awarded a contract for DC-DC Converters for XFEL LPD PCBs as part of a procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This process followed a limited competition method with selections made based on pricing criteria, concluding the procurement stage. The award was finalised on 19th March 2026, with the contract term running from 26th February to 12th March 2026. The contract was won by Avnet EMG Ltd, a large-scale supplier, and it focuses on the provision of power converters across regions of the United Kingdom, particularly benefiting the public authority within the central government sector, located in Swindon.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic goods, notably power conversion technology, to engage in repeat business within the public sector. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying power electronics would find this contract rewarding, with prospects for further collaboration with central government initiatives. Additionally, businesses that can offer competitive pricing or innovative solutions in electronics would be well-positioned to gain from similar future procurement exercises, amplifying their growth potential within the UK market.

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Notice Title

CSP26266 - DC-DC Converters for XFEL LPD PCBs

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. the chosen supplier was picked based on price.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025366-2026
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


CPV Codes

31121110 - Power converters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,754 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 12 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

AVNET EMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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