UKRI-5997 ACS Modules and Controllers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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15 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-5997 ACS Modules and Controllers," involved the procurement of motion controllers and modules for the STFC Central Laser Facility. The procurement fell under the 'goods' industry category, specifically electronic equipment, and was conducted as a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to PI UK Ltd, located in Bedford, with the contract period commencing on 31st March 2026 and concluding on 8th September 2026. As of 15th June 2026, the procurement status is complete, and the contract remains active.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of electronic equipment, particularly those specialising in motion control technologies. As the procurement was conducted without competition, vendors experienced in providing high-quality electronic components with efficient delivery capacities could benefit from participating in similar below-threshold procurements. Large-scale enterprises, like PI UK Ltd, that can meet specific technical criteria and deliver within precise timeframes, are well-positioned to compete in future projects facilitated by organisations such as UKRI. This particular opportunity, with a contract value of £62,271, highlights the potential for growth within central government projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5997 ACS Modules and Controllers

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of motion controllers and modules for STFC CLF.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056204-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,271 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 8 Sep 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

PI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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