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UKRI 5466 - Dual grating monochromators

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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01 Dec 2025 at 15:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of dual grating monochromators for their FLS1000 spectrometer, marked under tender ID UKRI 5466. Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is a public authority operating under central government jurisdiction. This tender falls under the category of "checking and testing apparatus" in the goods industry and was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, indicating it was below the threshold. The procurement process is complete, with the contract being active from 2nd December 2025 to 30th March 2026. The contract was signed on 1st December 2025, and Edinburgh Instruments Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Livingston, UK, was awarded the contract.

This procurement opportunity primarily benefits businesses that specialise in scientific equipment and apparatus provision, particularly for research and testing applications. Large companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-precision spectrometry and monochromator equipment would find this contract particularly lucrative for expansion. The direct procurement approach used here, due to it being below the threshold, suggests that established suppliers with a strong track record in similar apparatus manufacture, especially those familiar with the specifications required by UKRI, would have a significant advantage. This contract presents a robust opportunity for firms aiming to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector scientific instrumentation market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5466 - Dual grating monochromators

Notice Description

Double monochromator gratings for both the excitation and emission paths in the FLS1000 spectrometer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078594-2025
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

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,503 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 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

EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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