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UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Oct 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a service contract concerning two Rigaku Smartlab XRD instruments. This contract, titled "UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract," falls under the services category with a focus on laboratory services. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contracting stage is complete as of October 2025, with the contract signed on 3rd October 2025. The service period is scheduled to commence on 27th November 2025 and conclude on 26th November 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses experienced in providing laboratory services. Rigaku Europe SE, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, has been selected to fulfil the requirements, highlighting the opportunities for international companies with the capability to maintain and service sophisticated equipment. Knowledgeable suppliers in the maintenance of XRD instruments or similar technologies may find similar future contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing stronger collaborations with government entities like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide a service contract for two Rigaku Smartlab XRD instruments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066966-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,033 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

RIGAKU EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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