---
title: "UKRI-5870 HF Field Radios"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d76"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# UKRI-5870 HF Field Radios

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d76

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently concluded with the award of a contract for the purchase of HF Field Radios intended for use in Antarctica. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the communications equipment industry. The buying organisation, UKRI, is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, and operates within the central government framework. The tender was managed through a direct award method due to the technical necessity of equipment compatibility with existing UKRI assets. This process culminated in an award on 12 May 2026, with the main procurement activities completed by the end of June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing or supplying communication equipment compatible with existing infrastructure. The contract was awarded to Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Whitely, UK. The direct award method used for this tender underscores the importance of technical compliance and expertise within the sector. Companies with a focus on developing high-frequency radio equipment that meets specific compatibility requirements are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, particularly those seeking to establish themselves within government procurement channels.

## Notice

For the purchase of HF Field Radios for use in Antarctica. This contract was award in line with schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

### Procurement Information

Competition absent due to technical reasoning of instrument compatibility with existing UKRI equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043664-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,197 |
| Contracts value | £184,197 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS (DTC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 17:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043664-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 08:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031714-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 08:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031711-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043664-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031714-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031711-2026
  8th April 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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