---
title: "Radar System Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0543df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Radar System Hire

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0543df

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the direct award of a contract for the hire of a radar system, particularly an unmanned aerial vehicle, for scientific research purposes. This contract, specifically designed for the provision of aerial and related services, falls under the services category. The procurement process was completed with a contract value of £160,000, reaching a gross amount of £192,000, with Windracers, a large-scale supplier, being selected. The project location is planned in the United Kingdom, region UKH12, with the contract period starting on 2nd July 2025 and extending until 30th November 2025, with a possible renewal for up to two additional one-month periods. The award notice was published on 18th June 2025, with the contract signing scheduled for 1st July 2025.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in innovative technology and aerial services. Companies with capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicle operations are well-suited to compete in such contracts, opening doors for exposure in public sector markets and the potential for further collaborations. The procurement strategy leveraged by UKRI underlines the importance of meeting specific technical requirements which has made Windracers an ideal choice due to their specialised capabilities in the provision of such services. For businesses eyeing the public sector, engaging in similar niches and technological solutions could facilitate further growth and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

For the hire of radar equipment (unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for use in scientific research. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959976865

### Procurement Information

Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033445-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WINDRACERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60440000 - Aerial and related services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033445-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030351-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033445-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030351-2025
  5th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959976865
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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