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UKRI 5306 - Theodolite for Optical Metrology

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a theodolite equipped with an auto-collimating function, under the title "UKRI 5306 - Theodolite for Optical Metrology." This procurement falls under the specialist optical instruments category and has been awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd, a large business located in Telford. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, and all processes were completed with the contract being signed on 8th October 2025. The contract commenced on 9th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 2nd January 2026, with a gross contract value of £69,747.48.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision and optical metrology equipment. Companies capable of producing specialist optical instruments are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially those able to meet niche technical requirements like the auto-collimating function. For businesses in this sector, participating in public procurement contracts, especially those offered by central government bodies like UKRI, can enhance their portfolio and increase market visibility, thereby driving growth and expansion in the public sector. The absence of a competitive bidding process highlights the importance of maintaining a strong direct relationship with public procurement buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5306 - Theodolite for Optical Metrology

Notice Description

A specialist theodolite type in that it includes auto-collimating function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d615
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069315-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,122 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 2 Jan 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)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@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

HEXAGON METROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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