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UKRI 5491 - 3 unit Wasatch XL series spectrometers & 1 portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for UKRI 5491 involved the acquisition of three Wasatch XL series spectrometers and one portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy at 830 nm, aimed at UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the industry category of optical laboratory equipment and is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage and is now complete, with the contract signed on 2 December 2025. The procurement was done through a direct method owing to its classification as below threshold, thus carried out without competition. The contract period extends from 3 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £73,968.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the optical and precision equipment industry, particularly those equipped to supply high-resolution spectroscopy units. Large companies such as Pro-Lite Technology Ltd have found success in this contract, hinting that firms with robust capabilities in specialised laboratory equipment can effectively meet the needs of public authorities like UKRI. Suppliers with experience in laboratory instrumentation, especially those offering innovative solutions in spectroscopy, would be well-suited for similar procurement opportunities that foster growth and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5491 - 3 unit Wasatch XL series spectrometers & 1 portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy

Notice Description

3 unit Wasatch XL series spectrometers and 1 portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy at 830 nm. High resolution and low F/number spectrometer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079386-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 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 (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

PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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