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UKRI-6221 Supply of Magnetic Bearing G5 Controller

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Jul 2026 at 15:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured the supply of a Magnetic Bearing G5 Controller for a motor drive, replacing the earlier IMAT C3D2 model. The requirement is for electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical equipment, specifically a G5 magnetic bearing controller and associated motor-drive supply. The goods are for delivery in the United Kingdom. UKRI is the central government research and innovation organisation buying the equipment. This is a focused equipment supply rather than a wider maintenance, consultancy or construction requirement, so it is most relevant to manufacturers, authorised suppliers and specialist distributors of magnetic bearing control systems, motor drives and related electrotechnical equipment. The procurement covers one requirement and the contract title confirms that both the controller and motor drive form part of the supply.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct procedure described as below threshold and without competition. It comprised one lot. SKF Magnetic Bearings was awarded the contract on 10 July 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The active contract runs from 10 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £25,253 gross, with the same amount recorded as the contract value. The award covers the magnetic bearing controller requirement for the motor drive and is classified as goods. The award was made under the UK legal basis identified as 2023/54. The available outcome shows a single selected supplier and does not identify a competitive evaluation basis; this was a non-competitive direct award rather than an open tender.

For suppliers that did not win this requirement, the award provides a clear indication of UKRI’s need for specialist magnetic bearing control equipment and compatible motor-drive technology. A credible future competitor would need to supply the G5 controller or an appropriately supported equivalent, demonstrate compatibility when replacing the IMAT C3D2 model, and provide the associated motor-drive equipment as a coherent package. Relevant capability is therefore likely to include magnetic bearing systems, controller integration, electromechanical and electrotechnical supply, product traceability and dependable technical support. The selected supplier is a large specialist magnetic bearings business, indicating that technical product authority and the ability to fulfil a focused equipment order are important. Suppliers with established manufacturer or distribution capability in this niche are best placed to compete when UKRI next requires the equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6221 Supply of Magnetic Bearing G5 Controller

Notice Description

Supply of Magnetic Bearing G5 Controller for Motor Drive in replacement of the earlier model IMAT C3D2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067355-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,253 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

SKF Magnetic Bearings

Further Information

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