This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

19 Jun 2026 at 08:09

Award

12 May 2026 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process centred around the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, identified as UKRI-5919, was for the purchase of Marine VHF Radios and was awarded under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process utilised a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and progressed to the contract award stage. The process culminated in a signed contract on 31st March 2026, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 through to 31st May 2026, valued at £56,782.59. The termination of the contract was recorded on 19th June 2026, following its completion on 31st May 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment. Companies like Icom UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the suitability of large-scale enterprises for such contracts. The niche demand for marine VHF radio equipment can create various business opportunities, particularly for suppliers who can meet the specific product requirements under a public authority's specifications without competitive tendering, thereby simplifying the procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-5919 Marine VHF Radios

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the purchase of marine VHF Radio equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069718
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057835-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,782 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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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

ICOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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