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UKRI-5079 HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Jul 2025 at 07:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for an HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer under the title "UKRI-5079 HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer." This procurement, categorised under spectroscopy devices within the goods industry, took place in Swindon, Wiltshire. The process followed a limited procurement method suitable for below-threshold competitions and aimed at a targeted acquisition with completion status. The contract was awarded on 14th July 2025, and initiated on 15th July 2025, extending until 31st October 2025, with a reported contract value of £89,900 excluding VAT.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of spectroscopy equipment. Companies like Ametek (GB) Ltd, which secured this contract, can benefit significantly through the provision of high-quality scientific equipment to government research bodies. The opportunity is best suited for businesses with proven expertise in manufacturing or supplying precision equipment for scientific applications, particularly those that have the capability to deliver under the standard specifications required by entities like UKRI. Such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and offer potentially sustained engagements across various public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5079 HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer

Notice Description

Purchase of a portable cooled GE Detector for Gamma Spectroscopy applications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039459-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETEK (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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