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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4692 EtherCat Motion Controllers"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4692 EtherCat Motion Controllers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d93032b5-e0ac-48d7-bf84-5fac8675788a

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for EtherCat Motion Controllers under the tender reference UKRI-4692. This procurement falls within the industry category of "Controller unit" (CPV code 42967000). The procurement, completed by 29th January 2025, was designated for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £49,675, covers the period from 30th January 2025 to 21st March 2025. Richard Chapman from UKRI in Swindon managed the procurement process, and the award was published on 4th February 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision motion control equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing controller units, particularly those with capabilities in EtherCat technology, would find this contract highly advantageous for expanding their market footprint. While the procurement method details were not specified, larger suppliers such as PI (Physik Instrumente) Ltd, who secured this tender, demonstrate the potential for well-established companies to thrive in this market sector. This project offers businesses the chance to collaborate with a prominent research institution, further bolstering their credibility and portfolio in the field of advanced motion control systems.

## Notice

UKRI-4692 EtherCat Motion Controllers Additional information: 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/a2656965-241f-498a-8c20-4ebc9431b818 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,675 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PI (PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42967000 - Controller unit

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2656965-241f-498a-8c20-4ebc9431b818

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2656965-241f-498a-8c20-4ebc9431b818
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=922599569
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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