---
title: "UKRI-5483 NSTF Small Head Expander"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# UKRI-5483 NSTF Small Head Expander

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding the contract titled "UKRI-5483 NSTF Small Head Expander" for the National Satellite Test Facility. The procurement, categorised under goods, follows a direct award method due to technical reasons, requiring compatibility with existing systems. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the supplier Data Physics (UK) Ltd was chosen, reflecting an award value of £243,019 excluding VAT. Though the award status remains pending, the contract period spans from 13th March to 31st March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 10th March 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in vibration analysers, to engage with central government contracts. As the procurement method was direct, businesses with unique technical expertise or existing supplier relationships with UKRI have competitive advantages. The supplier's SME status suggests adaptability and growth potential for similar businesses looking to collaborate with UK research initiatives, aligning their innovation capabilities with sector-specific requirements.

## Notice

Small Head Expander for the National Satellite Test Facility

### Procurement Information

There is no option other than to use the OEM in order to be compatible with existing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017986-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,019 |
| 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 | DATA PHYSICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434400 - Vibration analysers

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017986-2026
- 3 Dec 2025 at 09:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079186-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017986-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079186-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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