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UKRI-5579 Environmental Monitoring System Building Particle Counter Upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5579 Environmental Monitoring System Building Particle Counter Upgrade" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement entailed supplying and installing particle counters with on-site engineering support, ensuring the continuity of cleanroom monitoring systems across RAL Space sites. This procurement was categorised under the goods industry, specifically for measuring instruments, and took place in the UKJ14 region. The contract, awarded without competition under the "below threshold" procurement method, was signed on 9th January 2026, and is active from 12th January to 28th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring systems and engineering support services. Given that the contract was directed for a specific supplier, businesses looking to grow in this domain may focus on offering niche technological solutions or complimentary services that support existing systems maintenance and upgrade. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in installing and testing cleanroom monitoring equipment could find collaboration opportunities, particularly if they can offer innovative upgrades or cost-effective solutions to public sector organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5579 Environmental Monitoring System Building Particle Counter Upgrade

Notice Description

This procurement entails the supply and installation of particle counters and on-site engineering support to integrate and test the system. This replaces end-of-life counters and provides spares, ensuring continuity of the cleanroom monitoring system across RAL Space sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011848-2026
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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

ACQUISITION SYSTEMS LTD T/A PHARMAGRAPH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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