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UKRI-5457 Virsa Spectrometer for STFC Central Laser Facility

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Dec 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of specialized equipment, specifically a Virsa Spectrometer, for its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Central Laser Facility. The award, completed on 19th November 2025, was conducted through a direct procurement method due to the contract being below the statutory threshold, eliminating the need for competition. The contract, valued at £113,829.20, covers the period from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The main industry category for this procurement falls under 'goods' with specific reference to 'spectrometers', and delivery is to be made within the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the supply of advanced scientific instruments, particularly those already active in or capable of entering government contracts focused on high-precision laser and spectroscopy technologies. Companies like Renishaw UK Sales Ltd, which have been successful in this tender, demonstrate that firms with expertise in manufacturing or distributing spectrometers—particularly large-scale operations—are well-suited to compete in such contracts. This contract underscores the potential for growth within the public sector when supplying niche, precision-engineered scientific equipment.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5457 Virsa Spectrometer for STFC Central Laser Facility

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of specialized spectrometers for the STFC Central Laser Facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f04b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080406-2025
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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,829 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

RENISHAW UK SALES

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