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UKRI-6221 Supply of Magnetic Bearing G5 Controller

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Jul 2026 at 14:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, involved the supply of a Magnetic Bearing G5 Controller to replace an earlier model. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI aimed to procure electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies, with the procurement process classified under the 'goods' category. No formal competition was required for this direct procurement, indicating it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 10th July 2026, and the agreement remains active, extending until 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £25,253, involves delivery within the UK, specifically within the region identified as UKJ14.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of electronic and electromechanical components, particularly those that can deliver advanced technological products such as magnetic bearings and associated controls. While SKF Magnetic Bearings, a large company based in Canada, secured the award, businesses with similar capabilities in producing high-quality electronic controllers might find this sector promising for expansion. Companies with experience in government contracts and those capable of swift, direct supplies without competitive tendering stand excellent chances to engage with similar procurement opportunities.

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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
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

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 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 (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

SKF MAGNETIC BEARINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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