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title: "CSP25439 - GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc43"
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# CSP25439 - GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc43

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers. The procurement, bearing the ID CSP25439, falls within the goods category under the electronic equipment industry, specifically amplifiers, classified by CPV code 32343000. This process is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom, and has proceeded to the award stage as of 14 October 2025. Notably, the procurement was conducted directly without competition, due to technical specifications that only the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF could meet. The contract has been signed to span from 9 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of EUR 20,000.

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in advanced electronic components and technology solutions. The specific nature of the amplifiers required indicates a demand for specialised knowledge and capabilities within this niche market. SMEs with expertise in semiconductor devices or similar technical domains could have significant leverage in similar future procurements by aligning their offerings with the stringent technical specifications that often accompany such contracts. Additionally, firms in close partnership or collaboration with technical research entities may find favourable grounds for competition in this procurement landscape.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Contract details notice for the supply of Development and Delivery of GaAs monolithic microwave low-noise amplifiers to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065182-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## 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 | FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED SOLID STATE PHYSICS IAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065182-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065182-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.iaf.fraunhofer.de/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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