---
title: "UKRI-5307 ACS Modules"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d0a1"
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published: "2025-10-21"
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# UKRI-5307 ACS Modules

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d0a1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5307 ACS Modules" has been conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, focusing on the procurement of motion controllers and drive modules, specifically for the electronics industry. The procurement method used was a direct award due to technical compatibility with existing systems, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023. The award was issued to PI UK Ltd, located in Bedford, UK. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 5th November 2025 and conclude on 3rd November 2030, with a scheduled signature milestone set for 4th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electronics and technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in electronic equipment and motion control systems. SMEs and organisations involved in high-precision instrumentation are well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering potential for growth through partnerships with central government bodies like UKRI. The direct award approach indicates an emphasis on specialised experience and compatibility, thus favouring businesses that can align their offerings with the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

This requirement is for the procurement of motion controllers and drive modules for STFC CLF.

### Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023, on the grounds of disproportionate technical compatibility with existing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067074-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | PI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 11:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067074-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 11:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067061-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067074-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067061-2025
  21st October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.physikinstrumente.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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