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UKRI-5973 Acoustic Test Equipment Rental and Support

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

09 Oct 2026 at 13:02

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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23 Sep 2026 at 15:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 14:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 13:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured rental and support of acoustic test equipment for STFC RAL Space. The work is a specialist service supporting acoustic testing, with delivery in the UK. The procurement was arranged as a single lot. The selected supplier, Acoustic Research Systems, Inc, is based in Shepherdstown, United States.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Acoustic Research Systems, Inc through a direct, single-source award, on the stated grounds that competition was absent for technical reasons. The award was dated 16 April 2026 and valued at £190,466.96 excluding VAT (£228,560.35 including VAT). The contract was signed on 21 September 2026. Its original recorded value is £218,344.96 excluding VAT (£262,013.95 including VAT), following an amendment citing unforeseen circumstances. The contract period runs from 25 September to 30 November 2026. The procurement had one lot; the lot was recorded as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand from UKRI for rental and support of acoustic test equipment for STFC RAL Space. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to provide the equipment and the associated support service, and be able to meet the technical requirements that led UKRI to use a single-source award on technical grounds. The completed contract also shows that UKRI has purchased this requirement from a specialist supplier based in the United States. The procurement was a single lot and was recorded as suitable for SMEs, so smaller suppliers may be relevant where they can meet the technical needs and deliver the full equipment-rental and support requirement.

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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/095661-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£218,344 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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

Acoustic Research Systems, Inc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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