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Multiparamter Bioaerosol Spectrometer

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Jul 2026 at 14:42

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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11 Dec 2025 at 08:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Oct 2025 at 14:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Oct 2025 at 13:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, aimed at acquiring a Multiparameter Bioaerosol Spectrometer, falls under the spectrometer industry category. The procurement was executed under a direct award method due to technical reasons, indicating that only one supplier could meet the specific requirements. The contract went through various stages, including an award on 17 October 2025, and was set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with the potential for extensions in case of delays. The location for delivery was primarily at the British Geological Survey, with involvement from the University of Hertfordshire as the supplier.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses focusing on specialised scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in producing bioaerosol spectrometers. Large enterprises, universities with commercial interests, and organisations capable of delivering technologically advanced solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The requirement for direct awards due to technical specifications underscores the demand for highly specialised knowledge and product development capabilities, offering significant growth potential for businesses that can fulfil these stringent criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiparamter Bioaerosol Spectrometer

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of a multi-parameter bioaerosol spectrometer for use at the British Geological Survey. This was awarded inline with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, under technical reasoning.

Procurement Information

Due to technical reasons there is only 1 supplier that can meet the requirements of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cee2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066259-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£146,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£146,665 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK Research and Innovation

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

University of Hertfordshire

Further Information

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