---
title: "UKRI-5919 Marine VHF Radios"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069718"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-19"
---

# UKRI-5919 Marine VHF Radios

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069718

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## Summary

The procurement process centred around the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, identified as UKRI-5919, was for the purchase of Marine VHF Radios and was awarded under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process utilised a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and progressed to the contract award stage. The process culminated in a signed contract on 31st March 2026, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 through to 31st May 2026, valued at £56,782.59. The termination of the contract was recorded on 19th June 2026, following its completion on 31st May 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment. Companies like Icom UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the suitability of large-scale enterprises for such contracts. The niche demand for marine VHF radio equipment can create various business opportunities, particularly for suppliers who can meet the specific product requirements under a public authority's specifications without competitive tendering, thereby simplifying the procurement process.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the purchase of marine VHF Radio equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057835-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 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 | £56,782 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | ICOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 08:09 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057835-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 17:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043665-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057835-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043665-2026
  12th May 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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