Planning

Request for Information (RFI) for Raman instrumentation

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is at the planning stage, focusing on the acquisition of Raman instrumentation. This initiative, titled "Request for Information (RFI) for Raman instrumentation," aims to enhance the Authority's capabilities in analysing gases crucial for fusion energy progress. Key details include the requirement for analytical and gas-analysis apparatus under the goods category, with a notable deadline for submission of responses by 10th October 2025. The procurement is anticipated to transition to the tender stage, as indicated in the preliminary market engagement notice published on 22nd August 2025. The entire contract spans a year from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an estimated contract value of £240,000, including VAT.

This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing spectrometers and analytical instruments, particularly those focused on gas detection and emission measurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find this tender especially suitable, given the specific call for innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving field of Raman spectrometry. Firms with capabilities in high-precision instrumentation and control equipment will find this opportunity aligns well with their business growth strategies. Engaging in this procurement process could broaden market exposure and foster collaboration with a pivotal central government authority, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, which plays a crucial role in the UK’s energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) for Raman instrumentation

Notice Description

As a part of the progress in fusion energy UKAEA needs to analyse fuel, waste or storage gases. We are aware that the market in analytical instruments and development of techniques is changing rapidly and wish to find out more about current availability and capabilities of Raman spectrometers detecting and differentiating gases.

Planning Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: T/EV096/25 Please provide your responses to the RFI questions by 10th October 2025, 17:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ccb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050841-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

38433000 - Spectrometers

38433200 - Emission measurement equipment

38433210 - Emission spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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