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UKRI-5973 Acoustic Test Equipment Rental and Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Apr 2026 at 13:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the rental and support of acoustic test equipment for STFC RAL Space. The procurement was conducted via a direct award due to technical reasons, highlighting the absence of competition. The award is pending finalisation and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026. The delivery location is in the United Kingdom, within the region of UKJ14. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services, with a notable contract value of £190,466.96 (gross amount: £228,560.35). Interested parties must note the standstill period ending on 27th April 2026, which precedes contract signature scheduled on 30th April 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents businesses, particularly those involved in acoustic services and consultancy, with considerable scope for growth by engaging with high-profile projects under UKRI. Although awarded directly due to specific technical requirements, similar contracts in the future may open up competitive tendering processes, especially for SMEs or VCSEs that demonstrate technical proficiency or domain expertise in acoustic equipment and consultancy. As the procurement highlights direct awards as a means for addressing unique technical needs, businesses well-suited for similar procurements should maintain readiness to demonstrate their technical expertise for such unique requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5973 Acoustic Test Equipment Rental and Support

Notice Description

This requirement is for the rental and support of acoustic test equipment for STFC RAL Space.

Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068442
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,466 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 30 days
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

ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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