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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking suppliers for the replacement of a large power supply system for the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as UKRI-6064, involves the provision of a modular three-phase AC Magnet Power Supply System. The procurement falls under the electricity and electronic supplies industry categories and has a planned contract period from 16th December 2026 to 16th December 2028. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in a virtual Market Engagement Event scheduled for 9th July 2026, with registration open until 6th July 2026. The procurement is estimated to be valued at £3,000,000, with a gross amount of £3,600,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical and electronic systems, particularly those specialising in modular power supply systems and control systems design. The requirement for a high level of stability and precision in regulating magnet load currents suggests that companies with expertise in high-efficiency, reliable power solutions would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, SMEs are invited to participate, making this an excellent growth opportunity for smaller enterprises to engage in a high-profile government project while expanding their reach and demonstrating their capabilities in the public sector. The procurement process presents a chance for suppliers to strengthen their credentials and secure a prestigious contract with a central government public authority.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Facility, part of UKRI's Science and Technology Facilities Council, are looking to procure a replacement three-phase Alternating Current (AC) Magnet Power Supply System to make up the losses in a resonant magnet circuit. The requirement is for a modular 1200 kVA three-phase AC voltage source power supply that includes a control system capable of regulating the designated magnet load current to a given setpoint and to a high level of stability. It is important to emphasise that the magnet load current to be regulated is not the same as the AC power supply output current and the measurement signal for the load current will be provided by the facility in the form of a DCCT with a -10/+10 V signal representative of the load circuit current. The three-phase output shall have a variable voltage output from 0 V to 250 V line-neutral and an output voltage accuracy of +-50 mV. The system shall be fed from a nominal 400 Vrms AC, 3-phase 50 Hz sinusoidal supply, intrinsically safe by design, with high efficiency, high reliability, high maintainability and fully compliant and marked with relevant standards.

Planning Information

UKRI will be holding a virtual Market Engagement Event on Thursday 9 July 2026 at 13:30 BST, providing an overview of the requirement. There will be an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email the below details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number (UKRI-6064) by Monday 6th July 2026. Company name: Attendee name: Email address:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056648-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

31682000 - Electricity supplies

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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