Planning

UKRI-6064 ISP-1157 Replacement of Large ISIS Power Supply System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the replacement of a large ISIS power supply system. This tender, identified as UKRI-6064, falls under the industry category of "power supply transformers" and is classified under goods procurement. The buyer, a central government public authority, is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st July 2026. The contract, valued at an estimated £3 million, is intended to run from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by UKRI’s suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying power supply transformers are well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging in this project not only provides the potential for significant financial returns but also the chance to enhance business portfolios by partnering with a credible public authority. Interested parties should be prepared for the competitive tendering phase following the publication of the detailed notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6064 ISP-1157 Replacement of Large ISIS Power Supply System

Notice Description

ISP-1157 Replacement of Large ISIS Power Supply System The estimated value of this requirement is PS3m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047744-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31174000 - Power supply transformers

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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