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UKRI-5870 HF Field Radios

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Apr 2026 at 08:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Apr 2026 at 08:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the direct award of a contract for HF Field Radios, valued at £184,197.58. This procurement is aimed at acquiring radios for use in Antarctica, falling under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The contract process has been completed with the award pending since 8th April 2026. UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, managed this process with legal grounding in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd April 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2026, with a significant milestone scheduled for 21st April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in communication equipment. Specifically, businesses with expertise in high-frequency radio solutions that are compatible with existing equipment will find this opportunity advantageous. While the direct award method was used due to technical compatibility requirements, the focus on radio equipment offers a niche yet promising market for enterprises capable of meeting these specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in this sector, as the suitability for SMEs was considered during the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5870 HF Field Radios

Notice Description

For the purchase of HF Field Radios for use in Antarctica

Procurement Information

This direct award is due to technical reasoning, as the equipment needs to be compatible with existing equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031714-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,197 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS (DTC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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