---
title: "UKRI-5973 Acoustic Test Equipment Rental and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068442"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# UKRI-5973 Acoustic Test Equipment Rental and Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068442

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the rental and support of acoustic test equipment for STFC RAL Space. The procurement was conducted via a direct award due to technical reasons, highlighting the absence of competition. The award is pending finalisation and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026. The delivery location is in the United Kingdom, within the region of UKJ14. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services, with a notable contract value of £190,466.96 (gross amount: £228,560.35). Interested parties must note the standstill period ending on 27th April 2026, which precedes contract signature scheduled on 30th April 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents businesses, particularly those involved in acoustic services and consultancy, with considerable scope for growth by engaging with high-profile projects under UKRI. Although awarded directly due to specific technical requirements, similar contracts in the future may open up competitive tendering processes, especially for SMEs or VCSEs that demonstrate technical proficiency or domain expertise in acoustic equipment and consultancy. As the procurement highlights direct awards as a means for addressing unique technical needs, businesses well-suited for similar procurements should maintain readiness to demonstrate their technical expertise for such unique requirements.

## Notice

This requirement is for the rental and support of acoustic test equipment for STFC RAL Space.

### Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034748-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,466 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034748-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034722-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034748-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034722-2026
  16th 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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