Planning

UKRI-6068 Vulcan 20-20 Amplifier Disc

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 10:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "UKRI-6068 Vulcan 20-20 Amplifier Disc", a significant project within the goods category, specifically involving amplifiers. The process is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, with the expected contract period starting on 1 October 2026 and concluding on 30 September 2027. This procurement, which is estimated to be valued at £4 million, follows the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, and a future notice for the tender is expected to be published by 1 July 2026.

Targeting the electronics and amplifiers sector, this tender offers substantial opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-value contracts. Companies with a strong foothold in manufacturing electronic goods, particularly amplifiers, will find this project aligned with their services. With the backing of UKRI, a major public authority in central government, this contract can provide expansion potential and increased visibility for successful bidders within the UK's scientific and research community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6068 Vulcan 20-20 Amplifier Disc

Notice Description

Vulcan 20-20 Amplifier Disc The estimated value of this requirement is PS4m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047736-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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