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Multiparamter Bioaerosol Spectrometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 08:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 13:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 12:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government entity based in Swindon, has recently completed a procurement process awarding a contract for the supply of a multi-parameter bioaerosol spectrometer. The contracting process was completed as a direct award, based on technical requirements that only one supplier could meet, as outlined in Schedule 5 of the UK's Procurement Act 2023. The contract was awarded on 12 November 2025, with the contract period commencing on 31 October 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The University of Hertfordshire, located in Hatfield, was selected as the supplier to deliver the goods, specifically to the British Geological Survey. This procurement falls within the industry category for spectrometers and covers the UK region, particularly the UKF14 area.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in producing advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in biospectrometry technologies. Companies that can provide bespoke technical solutions and demonstrate a capacity to meet stringent technical criteria are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities with UKRI and other public authority contracts. While this particular contract was awarded via direct award due to technical constraints, businesses with innovative solutions or unique technical offerings may find significant opportunities collaborating with public research entities like UKRI, potentially allowing them to grow by aligning with high-profile scientific research organisations.

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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/081744-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@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

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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