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UKRI-5569 Bruker Contour X-200 Optical Profiler

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Dec 2025 at 20:24

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the central government, has completed the procurement of a Bruker Contour X-200 Optical Profiler, including installation and training services. This procurement process was conducted under a limited competition method, categorised as "Below threshold", focusing on goods within the machinery and apparatus for testing and measuring industry category. The procurement supports research activities related to high-precision surface measurement within the Applied Optics Group. The contract was awarded to Bruker UK Ltd, with an active period from 23rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £107,210 GBP excluding VAT, and was signed on 22nd December 2025. The process was conducted under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, and the buying organisation is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying high-precision optical profiling and related services. Companies with expertise in advanced measurement equipment would find this procurement particularly suitable. The contract's focus on precision measurement equipment for research applications highlights potential business growth opportunities for firms capable of providing innovative solutions to research institutions, especially those with the capacity to work within the constraints of limited competition procurements. Engaging with such government procurements can extend a company's reach within the public sector and reinforce its reputation in delivering specialised technologies.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5569 Bruker Contour X-200 Optical Profiler

Notice Description

Procurement of a Bruker Contour X-200 optical surface profiler, including installation and training, to enable high-precision measurement of surface roughness and surface form in support of research activities within the Applied Optics Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085610-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,210 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 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
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@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

BRUKER

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