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Spectrometer

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, a public authority within the central government, involved the supply of a High-Throughput Imaging Spectrometer for Multi-Track Spectroscopy predominantly at the visible wavelength of 656nm. The contract, associated with the industry category of goods, was completed under a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The delivery location for this procurement was in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period from 6th February 2026 to 20th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 6th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of spectrometers, particularly those capable of providing high-throughput imaging technologies. Large enterprises, such as Teledyne UK Ltd, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from such procurement opportunities given their capacity to fulfil specific technological requirements within set timelines. Companies in the optical and precision engineering sectors may also find similar tenders beneficial to enter or expand within government contracts in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Spectrometer

Notice Description

Supply of a High-Throughput Imaging Spectrometer for Multi-Track Spectroscopy at visible wavelengths (primarily, though not limited to, 656nm).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011347-2026
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
Large

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
£45,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 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 ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEDYNE

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