---
title: "UKRI-5638 Maintenance contract for near-field range antenna measurement system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656e8"
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published: "2026-03-13"
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# UKRI-5638 Maintenance contract for near-field range antenna measurement system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656e8

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded a procurement process for the maintenance contract of a near-field range antenna measurement system. This direct award was made to NSI-MI Technologies Inc., recognising that they are the original manufacturer capable of providing necessary software updates. The contract, valued at $196,088 USD, covers services and software support for two years, set to commence on 3rd March 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027. Awarded under the legal basis 2023/54, the procurement pertains to repair and maintenance services, classified under CPV code 50000000, and is serviced within the UKJ14 region.

This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in antenna measurement systems, software maintenance, and calibration services. Businesses in these areas can expand by leveraging their technical expertise and forging relationships with governmental bodies such as UKRI. The direct award process signals a preference for suppliers with unique capabilities and proprietary technologies, making it essential for competing firms to distinguish themselves through innovation and specialised skills to secure future contracts. This tender illustrates the robust demand for tailored technical solutions, fostering growth for entities poised to meet specific service and software needs in the antenna measurement industry.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide a service contract for a near-field range antenna measurement system, including software support and calibration, for a period of 2 years.

### Procurement Information

Only the original manufacturer of the system can provide the required regular updates to the unique software package that are required as a part of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023230-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,088 |
| Contracts value | £196,088 |

## 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 | NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 17:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023230-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 16:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014966-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014696-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023230-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014966-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014696-2026
  18th February 2026 - 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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