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UKRI-5203 Replacement EDX for SEM

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation, focuses on the acquisition titled "UKRI-5203 Replacement EDX for SEM" within the emission measurement equipment category. Based in Swindon, the organisation is operating under the sub-central government authority. The procurement process has moved through the award and contract stages, concluding with the signing of contracts on 13th October 2025. The contract, valued at £71,950 excluding VAT, commenced on 14th October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct and conducted below the threshold, without competition, culminating in an award to Bruker UK Ltd.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in precision scientific instruments or those capable of providing advanced analytical equipment. As it involves supplying compatible upgrades for existing systems, firms with expertise in integration and compatibility of scientific machinery would be well-suited to engage in such procurements. The direct award presents a chance for businesses already equipped with tailored solutions or existing partnerships with governmental research bodies to extend their market footprint efficiently.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5203 Replacement EDX for SEM

Notice Description

Replacement upgrade detectors on Zeiss Sigma SEM:- Bruker XFlash 7 60mm2 126eV EDS detectors.Fully compatible with Zeiss's SmartSEM (v7. 01, SP3). Includes ESPRIT LiveMAP, Project reporting functions, 2 off-ine licences, Removal Gen6 EDS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d43e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068569-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433200 - Emission measurement equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Contact Name
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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