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CSP26205- Ultrasensitive compact Raman

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Feb 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has concluded a limited competition procurement for a project titled "CSP26205- Ultrasensitive compact Raman." This contract award notice pertains to the procurement of goods within the laboratory and optical equipment industry category. The procurement involved a limited competition method, with the process now completed. The related contract was signed on 12 February 2026, with the contract period lasting until 12 May 2026. The project is located in the United Kingdom and was administered by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical precision equipment to explore collaboration possibilities. As the supplier for this contract is Pro-Lite Technology Ltd, an SME based in Cranfield, United Kingdom, similar small and medium enterprises could find growth prospects by aligning their capabilities to such niche needs. The successful tender demonstrates potential pathways for SMEs to engage with central government procurement exercises, leveraging their specialised equipment offerings to secure governmental contracts. Businesses with expertise in compact equipment and optical solutions could particularly benefit from engaging in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

CSP26205- Ultrasensitive compact Raman

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOITCE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETION **** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief description of Requirement Ultrasensitive compact Raman device

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013290-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 12 May 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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