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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 08:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved the buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement title is "UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract," focusing on laboratory services in the services industry category. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being signed on 3rd October 2025. The service contract with Rigaku Europe SE, located in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, will run from 27th November 2025 to 26th November 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in laboratory services. Businesses with the capacity to service high-tech devices like the Rigaku Smartlab XRD instruments would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders involving scientific research equipment. The procurement favoured direct engagement, indicating opportunities for businesses to form relationships with public authorities such as UKRI for future collaborations. Rigaku Europe SE, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, highlighting that larger firms with robust capabilities in equipment servicing might have a competitive edge in such procurements.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066967-2025
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

Buyer & Supplier

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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