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UKRI-5884 DUNE Module Top Electronics

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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19 Mar 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the UKRI-5884 DUNE Module Top Electronics has concluded, overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract involved the supply of modules essential for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment Timing System infrastructure. Categorised under public authority - central government, it represents the high-tech and scientific testing industry. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI facilitated the procurement through a direct method classified as "below threshold - without competition," with the award dated 19 March 2026. The procurement stage is completed with the contract signed on 12 March 2026, and active until 30 June 2026. The direct procurement nature did not involve an open competitive tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific technical simulators and high-tech research equipment. Companies focusing on providing innovative solutions for scientific research infrastructure can leverage such awards to expand their network within central government organisations. Despite its completion, similar future opportunities may attract firms capable of supplying complex technical equipment suited for scientific research projects, emphasising rapid delivery and integration. Large-scale manufacturers, like N.A.T GmbH, who successfully engage in international collaborations, are well-placed to compete in such tender processes.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5884 DUNE Module Top Electronics

Notice Description

Supply of modules to provide host infrastructure for the hardware of the DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment) Timing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025387-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

N.A.T

Further Information

Notice Documents

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