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UKRI 5614 - CCD camera + water chiller for IMAT

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of a CCD camera and water chiller for neutron imaging experiments, under the contract title "UKRI 5614 - CCD camera + water chiller for IMAT." The contract falls within the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments," specifically classified under CPV code 38000000. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement used a limited competition method given its value below threshold levels, and the award of the contract to Andor Technology Ltd was finalised on 12th January 2026. This stage of the process has been completed, with the contract period extending from 13th January 2026 to 20th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of laboratory and optical equipment to engage with public sector contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolios and scaling their operations. Companies that specialise in precision equipment and possess the capacity to meet stringent technical requirements would be ideal candidates to compete in similar contracts in the future. The partnership possibility with a central government buyer like UKRI offers the potential for long-term collaboration and business growth within the research and innovation sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5614 - CCD camera + water chiller for IMAT

Notice Description

a CCD camera (and associated water chiller) to use for neutron imaging experiments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002724-2026
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 20 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
Not specified
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

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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