---
title: "UKRI-5551 MEBT Kicker Driver Demonstration System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# UKRI-5551 MEBT Kicker Driver Demonstration System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a9

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5551 MEBT Kicker Driver Demonstration System". This procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, below the threshold, and specifically targeted the goods category with power supply accessories as needed items. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, covering the project period within the ISIS facility. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award being actively given to a supplier on 16th December 2025.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in power supply equipment to engage with prestigious governmental programmes in the science and technology industry. With UKRI as the buyer, businesses with expertise in developing technological components can foster growth through collaborative projects. Given the nature of the project, small enterprises with capabilities in innovation and precision engineering would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their portfolios and entering into high-impact collaborations with national research bodies.

## Notice

Science and Technology Facilties Council has a requirement for a MEBT Kicker Driver for an existing project within the ISIS facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083329-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## 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 | KENTECH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30237280 - Power supply accessories

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083329-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083329-2025
  16th December 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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