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UKRI-5047 Integrating Sphere Calibration

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5047 Integrating Sphere Calibration" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within central government located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This contracting process pertains to the services industry category, specifically focusing on calibration services. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st January 2026, with the award being active since 12th September 2025. The process has reached the contract award stage, using a direct procurement method below the threshold—without competition—highlighting a requirement for a calibrated light source. The overall contract value is £101,050, excluding the gross amount, underlining its completion status within the services category.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those equipped to provide sophisticated calibration of integrating spheres and light sources. Though awarded through a direct procurement process without competition, it showcases potential growth for large-scale enterprises with existing capacity to meet such specialised requirements. Companies like NPL Management Limited, a large-scale firm, could leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and reputation within the UK central government sector through effective service delivery aligned with stringent precision standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5047 Integrating Sphere Calibration

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a calibrated light source.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083325-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 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
STFC Procurement
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

NPL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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