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UKRI-5870 HF Field Radios

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Jul 2026 at 14:50

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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12 May 2026 at 18:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Apr 2026 at 09:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Apr 2026 at 09:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involved a direct award for the procurement of HF Field Radios by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement is categorised within the industry of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, with a focus on goods. The procurement was necessary for the use of HF Field Radios in Antarctica, with a contract period starting on 22 April 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2026. The procurement process was initiated due to technical compatibility requirements with existing equipment, with the contract being awarded to Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Ltd, a large supplier. Despite a comprehensive procurement process, the contract was terminated after the scheduled project completion on 26 June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio and communication equipment, particularly those with capabilities compatible with existing technologies in demanding environments like Antarctica. Companies that provide robust, technologically advanced communication solutions could benefit from participating in similar future procurements, especially those involving international and government-linked projects. Suppliers with proven track records of handling complex and technically specific projects may find this domain highly advantageous for expanding their business footprint and securing stable government contracts.

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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. 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.

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/066276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 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
Terminated

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
Postcode Area
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) Ltd

Further Information

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