---
title: "UKRI-5658 3D modelling and analysis of 25m Antenna"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f76"
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published: "2026-03-30"
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# UKRI-5658 3D modelling and analysis of 25m Antenna

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f76

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook a procurement process titled "UKRI-5658 3D modelling and analysis of 25m Antenna." This procurement was classified under the services industry category, specifically design-modelling services. The project involved 3D modelling and analysis of a collector dish supporting structure and was conducted with the method of direct procurement, below the threshold without competition. The initial contract was awarded to IMES International Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Plymouth, with the contract period starting on 19th January 2026 and ending on 27th March 2026, with signatures finalised on 16th January 2026. Despite completion, the contract has been terminated as of 30th March 2026, although the final gross value was £70,796.58.

This tender presented significant opportunities for companies specialising in design-modelling services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like IMES International Ltd, to engage with a prominent UK research body and broaden their portfolio. Through partnering with UKRI, businesses were able to showcase their expertise in sophisticated technical modelling and analysis, thus potentially entering new markets or industries. Although the contract has been terminated after completion, suppliers having demonstrated ability in fulfilling such requirements stand to gain visibility and credibility that could lead to further opportunities within similar governmental or large-scale technical projects.

## Notice

3D Modelling and Analysis of Collector Dish Supporting Structure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029203-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,997 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | IMES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72242000 - Design-modelling services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029203-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029203-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007010-2026
  27th January 2026 - 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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