---
title: "UKRI-5549 Wing Antenna Array"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f28"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# UKRI-5549 Wing Antenna Array

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f28

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5549 Wing Antenna Array" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement was carried out using a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, meaning it did not involve a competitive tendering process. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically satellite antennas. The contract was awarded to The University of Alabama, with the process reaching its completion stage, as the contract was signed on 9 March 2026. It consists of a delivery period starting on 10 March 2026 and ending on 31 May 2026, with a total contract value of USD 60,000.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in manufacturing and supplying satellite antennas or similar technological equipment. Businesses with the capability to produce precise and sophisticated antenna arrays for use on UAVs would find themselves well-suited to engage in such contracts. Furthermore, entities accustomed to navigating direct procurement processes and those able to engage with government agencies efficiently may find opportunities to expand their footprint within the central government sector through similar procurement efforts.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to purchase an antenna array suitable for mounting on a specific UAV.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032471-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32324310 - Satellite antennas

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032471-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032471-2026
  9th April 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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