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CSP25405 - INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Sep 2025 at 16:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation along with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involves the acquisition of an INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer. This contract falls under the industry category of spectrometers and is pertinent for businesses in the field of aerospace and analytical equipment. The procurement location is Swindon, United Kingdom, and the process has reached the 'Award' stage as of 26th September 2025. This limited competition procurement, conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, has been awarded to Bruker UK Ltd with the contract active from 25th September 2025 to 10th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying high-precision analytical instruments. SMEs such as Bruker UK Ltd, with expertise in spectrometers, are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain, especially when continuity with existing software and low operational costs are sought by the buyer. Being part of this supply chain can help businesses establish or strengthen their foothold within the aerospace sector, supporting critical systems for contamination control and investigative processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25405 - INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer represents the best value among three independently sourced quotations. It ensures continuity with existing software systems, minimizing training requirements and reducing operational costs. Designed for high sensitivity, the Invenio addresses the demanding analytical challenges faced by RAL Space. Its acquisition will support the development of critical measurement systems essential for aerospace contamination control and investigative processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a39b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060316-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,418 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 10 Nov 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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