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Infrared (IR) Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:10

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 16:28

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved the acquisition of Infrared (IR) Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy equipment for Environmental Geo Science. The contracting authority, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, aimed to supply an automated imaging infrared analyser. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and had a procurement stage of 'complete' as of January 2026. The open procedure method was utilised to ensure transparency and competitiveness, with the contract awarded to Bruker UK Ltd, a large supplier based in Coventry. The contract commenced on 10th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a possible extension of up to two weeks.

This tender offers growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those able to provide high-quality precision instruments. The procurement method's open nature ensured that businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions to environmental challenges were considered. Companies specialising in advanced imaging technologies and spectroscopy, particularly those with capabilities to support environmental geoscience research, would find this tender be an excellent fit for their business expansion plans. By partnering with a central government public authority like UKRI, suppliers could broaden their market presence and strengthen their portfolio, showcasing their expertise and reliability in fulfilling governmental requirements.

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Notice Title

Infrared (IR) Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science

Notice Description

Supply of an automated imaging infrared analyser for the rapid and accurate characterisation of microplastics and degraded microplastics isolated from groundwaters, river waters marine sediments, urban soils

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: None

Renewal: UKRI may extend this Contract for a period of up to two weeks by giving not less than one weeks' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007870-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£253,916 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£253,916 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
NERC procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

BRUKER

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