---
title: "UKRI 5855 - NREs for CX65 Manufacturing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06648a"
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published: "2026-03-24"
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# UKRI 5855 - NREs for CX65 Manufacturing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06648a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Non-Recurring Engineering (NREs) required for CX65 Manufacturing. This contract was directly awarded to Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli supplier, due to compatibility and intellectual property reasons. The procurement focuses on goods within the firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment sector, catering to the demands of the UK region. The procurement contract commenced on 23 March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 July 2026, with the contract valued at approximately 587,500 USD, above the threshold. The process, initiated as a tender, is now in the award stage, with the latest update published on 24 March 2026.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses adept in manufacturing and supplying specialised safety equipment. Given the direct award nature and technical compatibility rationale, businesses providing proprietary or custom solutions possess an advantage in similar procurement processes. Large scale organisations with expertise in intellectual property and exclusive manufacturing rights are particularly well-positioned to compete, ensuring their growth through addressing public authority requirements and contributing to advanced manufacturing capabilities within the UK. Businesses seeking collaboration with central government entities can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and fortify strategic partnerships.

## Notice

The provision of NREs for CX65 Manufacturing

### Procurement Information

Single sourced due to compatibility reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026577-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £587,500 |
| Contracts value | £587,500 |

## 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 | TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026577-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020559-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020556-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026577-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020559-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020556-2026
  6th March 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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