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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4683 X Band Receiver Protectors"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4683 X Band Receiver Protectors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c381fdc-776b-45e9-91dd-35ab5de04eb4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located at Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxford, has completed the procurement process for the UKRI-4683 X Band Receiver Protectors. This contract, within the radio and radar equipment parts industry category, is part of the Chilbolton Radar Satellite upgrade. The procurement used a negotiated procedure without prior publication under Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii). The key dates include the contract award on 5th February 2025 and the contract period from 7th February 2025 to 31st October 2025. The project location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £155,340.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the radio and radar equipment sector, particularly those that supply niche, high-tech components. Given the nature of the negotiated procurement method and the involvement of a major scientific organisation, this contract can bolster a company’s portfolio and establish vital connections within the public sector. While large businesses like CPI Electron Device Business Inc are directly involved, smaller businesses and VCSEs could find opportunities in subcontracting or future similar projects, leveraging this contract award as a proof of capability and reliability.

## Notice

this is a Contract Award Notice for UKRI-4683 X Band Receiver Protectors for the Chilbolton Radar Satellite upgrade. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii). Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2886fa5-67d4-4432-817f-6da276b785e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,340 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPI ELECTRON DEVICE BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2886fa5-67d4-4432-817f-6da276b785e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2886fa5-67d4-4432-817f-6da276b785e2
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=923436694
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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