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Award

12 May 2026 at 17:12

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 08:17

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently concluded with the award of a contract for the purchase of HF Field Radios intended for use in Antarctica. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the communications equipment industry. The buying organisation, UKRI, is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, and operates within the central government framework. The tender was managed through a direct award method due to the technical necessity of equipment compatibility with existing UKRI assets. This process culminated in an award on 12 May 2026, with the main procurement activities completed by the end of June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing or supplying communication equipment compatible with existing infrastructure. The contract was awarded to Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Whitely, UK. The direct award method used for this tender underscores the importance of technical compliance and expertise within the sector. Companies with a focus on developing high-frequency radio equipment that meets specific compatibility requirements are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, particularly those seeking to establish themselves within government procurement channels.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5870 HF Field Radios

Notice Description

For the purchase of HF Field Radios for use in Antarctica. This contract was award in line with schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Procurement Information

Competition absent due to technical reasoning of instrument compatibility with existing UKRI equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043664-2026
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
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
£184,197 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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