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UKRI-6385 Micro Rain Radar

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Sep 2026 at 09:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) bought a Micro Rain Radar, model MRR-PRO, for meteorological measurement. The equipment falls within radar and meteorological instruments. Delivery was to the United Kingdom. The procurement comprises a single requirement for the instrument; no further operational purpose or deployment site is described. UKRI is the buying organisation. The awarded supplier, METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH, is based in Elmshorn, Germany. This is a specialist equipment purchase rather than a service or works contract, so the relevant market is suppliers able to provide micro rain radar systems and associated meteorological measurement equipment. The procurement record identifies the model but does not break the requirement down into further components or services.

The procurement is complete, and the contract is active. UKRI used a direct award without competition under a below-threshold procedure. METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 21 September 2026 and runs from 21 September 2026 to 26 April 2027. Its value is £31,782.47 excluding VAT (£38,138.96 including VAT). The award is for goods, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The process records no competitive evaluation or award criteria: the contract was placed directly with the selected supplier. The UKRI requirement was identified as an MRR-PRO micro rain radar. The contract remains active; no cancellation or termination is recorded.

This award demonstrates UKRI demand for specialist meteorological radar equipment, specifically a micro rain radar for measurement work. Suppliers seeking to compete for a comparable future requirement would need to provide equipment matching the required radar capability and model-level specification, and be able to deliver to the United Kingdom. The selected provider is a specialist meteorological measurement technology company, indicating that relevant product expertise and the ability to supply this type of instrument are central to credibility. The purchase was made through a direct award without competition, so the outcome does not establish a competitive scoring formula or wider qualification requirements. Businesses in the radar and meteorological instrumentation market can use the award as evidence of UKRI’s purchasing activity in this specialised equipment category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6385 Micro Rain Radar

Notice Description

UKRI-6385 Micro Rain Radar - MRR-PRO

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077b2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091271-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,782 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 26 Apr 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

METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH

Further Information

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