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BAS - Water Isotope Analyser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:00

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:52

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority in the central government, has completed the procurement process for a Water Isotope Analyser for The British Antarctic Survey. The awarded contract, identified as UKRI-5653, was directly awarded to Amiston Limited due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement method applied was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on 15th February 2026 and is set to end on 14th February 2027, with an option for a three-month extension. The delivery of the goods is to occur in region UKH12 of the United Kingdom, with specific industry classification under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that are able to supply highly technical products where competition is limited. The contract, valued at £278,400, showcases UKRI's engagement with small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Amiston Limited based in Bath, demonstrating potential for growth through government contracts. Companies with the capability to deliver specialised laboratory equipment should actively monitor similar opportunities to expand their portfolio with government contracts, benefiting from the steady demand and financial stability these projects often provide.

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Notice Title

BAS - Water Isotope Analyser

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Water Isotope Analyser to The British Antarctic Survey.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ad4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008784-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£210,631 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£210,631 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AMISTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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