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UKRI-5179 WP8 Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Oct 2025 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-5179 WP8 Equipment," sought a Gated Intensified Camera and falls under the goods industry category, specifically involving cameras. The process took place in the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is marked as complete with the status updated on 7th October 2025. The procurement method was of limited competition, suitable for below-threshold purchases. The contract was awarded to Andor Technology Ltd, a supplier based in Belfast, with the contract period spanning from 9th to 30th September 2025. The contract, valued at £116,170.8 gross, was signed on 8th September 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in specialised imaging equipment, particularly those with capabilities in delivering high-performance camera technology. Large businesses with expertise in scientific instrumentation or optics would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially those equipped to handle limited competition markets. The successful award to Andor Technology Ltd highlights the potential for large-scale suppliers to partner with central government authorities in delivering advanced technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5179 WP8 Equipment

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Gated Intensified Camera.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a94d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062756-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,809 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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