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CSP25761 - Spectrometer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Jan 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), entailed a direct contract for the supply of a spectrometer. The procurement is categorized under goods (Spectrometers) and falls within the public authority central government industry category, located in Swindon, UK. This contract was completed without competition due to technical reasons, as only a specific supplier, Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, could fulfill the requirement. The contract, identified as CSP25761, commenced on 9th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 28th February 2026, with a total gross value of £15,437.86.

This tender presents an opportunity for specialised suppliers within the spectrometry field to understand market needs and potentially position themselves for future contracts demanding similar technical expertise. Businesses equipped with unique technological capabilities and those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to Agilent Technologies, are particularly well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities. The requirement for targeted technical solutions highlights the importance of niche market players in securing contracts within public procurement.

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Notice Title

CSP25761 - 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 required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Spectrometer to be supplied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060271
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001708-2026
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
SME

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
£12,864 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 28 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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