---
title: "UKRI-5854 Airbus customer testing summer 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06616c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# UKRI-5854 Airbus customer testing summer 2026

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06616c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5854 Airbus customer testing summer 2026," aimed at supplying compatible cables for a testing programme. The procurement process, which falls under the goods category of insulated wires and cables, was concluded through a limited competition due to its below-threshold nature. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI serves as a central government public authority. The contract, signed on 27 February 2026, spans until 29 May 2026, with a gross value of £50,424 GBP. The award was given on 3 March 2026 to PCB Europe GMBH (PCB Piezotronics Ltd), a large-scale supplier based in Stevenage, UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for entities specialising in manufacturing or supplying electrical components such as cables. As PCB Europe GMBH was the successful bidder, companies competing in similar sectors can explore prospects in public authority contracts, particularly those involving the aerospace industry and testing programs. The procurement approach, although limited, suggests potential niches where specialised suppliers with innovative solutions can thrive under collaborative agreements with UKRI or comparable buying organisations. Engaging with UK government contracts may open further avenues for large suppliers aiming to expand their footprint in country-wide government initiatives.

## Notice

UKRI STFC RAL Space appointed a supplier to provide the supply of compatible cables for testing programme later this year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019173-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,020 |

## 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 | PCB EUROPE GMBH (PCB PIEZOTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019173-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019173-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details 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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