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CSP25681 - Camera for spectrometer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Dec 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by UK Research and Innovation involves the procurement of a camera for a spectrometer, with the process concluded under a direct procurement method due to limited competition based on technical grounds. The buying organisation, UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, contracted Andor Technology Ltd. from Belfast for supplying the camera. This procurement falls under the goods category within the public authority central government industry, with delivery set in the United Kingdom. The contract is active from 18th December 2025 to 12th February 2026, carrying a total gross value of £23,594.40 GBP. The tender process was not open for competition, hence focusing on a specific supplier deemed technically suitable, and the legal basis is aligned with UK legislation as of the year 2023.

For businesses looking to engage in similar opportunities, this procurement exemplifies a scenario where specific technical expertise and niche capabilities can provide a competitive edge in securing contracts despite the absence of open competition. Large-scale technology companies specialising in innovative camera technologies and spectrometer components may find similar future procurements beneficial for growth, particularly within the sphere of nuanced scientific research support. Organisations capable of offering unique technological solutions aligned with precise requirements will be well-suited to compete in direct procurement processes like this, especially those with established profiles in technical procurement for governmental and scientific applications.

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Notice Title

CSP25681 - Camera for spectrometer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for a camera for spectrometer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083187-2025
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

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,662 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 12 Feb 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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