---
title: "CSP26186 - Receiving Antennas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ab0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# CSP26186 - Receiving Antennas

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ab0

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## Summary

The public procurement contract process has been concluded with UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, focusing on acquiring receiving antennas and polarisation switches. Categorised under parts of radio and radar equipment, this direct procurement was carried out without competition due to no reasonable alternatives for the required goods. Based in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation operates from Polaris House and is classified as a public authority in the central government sector. This contract falls under the goods category and was awarded to Lowell Digisonde International LLC on 23rd February 2026, with a completion date scheduled for 30th September 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in manufacturing specialised radio and radar equipment. Given the straightforward procurement method—below threshold, without competition—it is particularly suited to companies that can offer unique products with no competitive alternatives. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with innovatory capabilities in technological equipment, would be adept at addressing similar future procurement needs that require bespoke solutions in the equipment sector, aiding their business expansion within the UK market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. Contract details notice for the supply of Receiving Antennas and Polarization Switches/Pream plifier to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016320-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,565 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | LOWELL DIGISONDE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016320-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.digisonde.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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