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title: "DDaT25211 - microTCA instrumentation system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052997"
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# DDaT25211 - microTCA instrumentation system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052997

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25211 - microTCA instrumentation system" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority of the central government in the United Kingdom. This contract, with a main category of goods focusing on "Instrumentation and control equipment," was managed in cooperation with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, the procuring entity. Located in Swindon, this procurement followed a limited competition method below the threshold. The key stages have been completed with the award made on 30th May 2025. The contract runs from 25th May 2025 until 24th May 2026. The agreement was signed on 1st May 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is Foremost Electronics Ltd.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the electronics and instrumentation sectors. Companies that specialise in providing microTCA systems or related control equipment would find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the limited competition context of this procurement, businesses that can offer specialised and niche solutions stand to gain competitiveness. Large enterprises like Foremost Electronics Ltd demonstrate the potential benefit for substantial market players willing to participate in targeted procurement opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a microTCA instrumentation system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028745-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2025 - 24 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,797 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOREMOST ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028745-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028745-2025
  30th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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