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CSP25639 - FTIR Spectometer

UK Research and Innovation

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05 Dec 2025 at 07:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) concerns the supply of an FTIR Spectometer with a detector and fibre, aligning with the industry's laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The contracting process, handled through a limited competition procurement method, reached the award stage on 5th December 2025. The primary procurement activity is situated in Swindon, UK, indicating a focus on central government authorities. Although initiated within 2025, the contract period commences on 4th March 2026, with an expected completion by the end of the same month, making it a succinct delivery timeframe.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialised laboratory optical equipment, particularly those capable of delivering precision instruments. The awarded supplier, Arcoptix SA, highlights the competitive landscape for SMEs in niche technology fields. Businesses with experience in providing laboratory equipment and possessing the capability to manufacture or supply high-precision optical instruments can find this sector lucrative, offering avenues to engage with entities like UKRI for future procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25639 - FTIR Spectometer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of FTIR Spectometer with detector and fibre to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079954-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£20,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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 and Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Arcoptix SA

Further Information

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