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UKRI-5919 Marine VHF Radios

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 May 2026 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded a public procurement contract titled "UKRI-5919 Marine VHF Radios." This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically within the area of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and has reached the award stage with the contract already completed. The procurement timeline was active from 1st April 2026 to 31st May 2026, with the contract being signed on 31st March 2026. The primary supplier for this contract is Icom UK Ltd, located in Kent.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses within the communication equipment industry, particularly those capable of providing marine VHF radio equipment. Companies similar to Icom UK Ltd—a large-scale enterprise—would find this tender advantageous for growth opportunities, especially those with experience in supplying to government entities such as UK Research & Innovation. In this stage of the award, businesses with established reputations in equipment delivery and those adept at navigating direct procurement arrangements may thrive in similar future contracts.

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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/043665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
12 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 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
Active

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

ICOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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