---
title: "UKRI-5573 Cryogenic Microwave Components for System Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c87"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-22"
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# UKRI-5573 Cryogenic Microwave Components for System Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c87

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5573 Cryogenic Microwave Components for System Upgrade" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically electronic components, and is targeted at the South East region of the UK. The process reached the award and contract stage, with the contract officially active from 23rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. It was executed through a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, with the award being finalized on 22nd December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cryogenic technologies and electronic components, particularly those capable of supplying isolators and low-noise amplifiers. The awarded supplier, Low Noise Factory, indicates that large-scale suppliers with advanced capabilities in producing such specialised components will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. This procurement highlights the demand for innovative and high-quality solutions in the scientific and technological research sectors, offering growth potential to companies within this industry.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of cryogenic microwave components, i.e., isolators and low-noise amplifiers, required to upgrade STFC-NQCC's cryogenic platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005868-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,647 |

## 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 | LOW NOISE FACTORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711100 - Electronic components

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005868-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005868-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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