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CSP26058 - Spectrometer console

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Jan 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26058 - Spectrometer Console" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract involves the supply of a refurbished AVIII600 MHz spectrometer console, awarded through a direct procurement method without competition due to technical reasons. The tender process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract being dated 25th January 2026 and active from 26th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The total value of the contract is £19,995, indicating it is below the procurement threshold.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in supplying high-precision scientific equipment, such as spectrometers. BRUKER UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Coventry, has been awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for similar SMEs to engage in specialised government procurement processes. The niche nature of the supply involved suggests that businesses with expertise in scientific instrumentation and refurbishment would be well-suited to compete in such direct procurement scenarios in the future.

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Notice Title

CSP26058 - Spectrometer console

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, services or works required. Contract details notice for the supply of Refurbished AVIII600 MHz spectrometer console to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007026-2026
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
£19,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRUKER

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