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title: "UKRI 5417 COATS operations and training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e284"
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# UKRI 5417 COATS operations and training

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e284

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI 5417 COATS operations and training." This project involves conducting observations using the Chilbolton Optical Advanced Tracking System (COATS) from September 2025 to March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on computer-user familiarisation and training services, with operations slated for locations within the United Kingdom. The procurement used a direct method "Below threshold - without competition," and the contract was awarded to Control Loop Concepts Limited. Key dates for this process include the signing of the contract on 6th November 2025, with the contract period running from 7th November 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision tracking technology and training services. Companies who have the capacity to deliver detailed training programmes and services involving advanced optical systems would benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders in the future. This specific opportunity, secured by Control Loop Concepts Limited, which is classified as a large enterprise, highlights the potential for growth for organisations looking to expand their client base and expertise within the public sector. Engaging in public procurement processes like this can help businesses enhance their reputation and gain further visibility within the market.

## Notice

to conduct observations with the COATS (Chilbolton Optical Advanced Tracking System) optical tracking system between September 2025 and March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074415-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | CONTROL LOOP CONCEPTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074415-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074415-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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