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UKRI-5765 Supply of new alignment system Laser Tracker

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Feb 2026 at 15:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) undertaking the direct award of a contract for the supply of a new laser tracker alignment system to be utilised at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory. UKRI, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, acts as the buying organisation for this procurement, which is categorised under goods, specifically lasers, and functions within the central government public authority classification. The contract awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd, from Telford, indicates the procurement stage as both 'award' and 'contract' with key dates including the award on 16th February 2026, followed by the contract commencement on 2nd March 2026, and conclusion on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for a large-scale supplier in the laser technology sector, like Hexagon Metrology Ltd, to expand their business capabilities by servicing a specialised technical need within the UKRI’s operational framework at Daresbury Laboratory. The procurement method is a direct award, justified due to technical compatibility requirements, suggesting unique expertise and product alignment are critical, thus favouring businesses that can provide highly specialised technical equipment. Companies in the precision metrology industry that can offer advanced alignment systems and have experience in public authority contracts may find similar opportunities in collaboration with organisations such as UKRI to enhance their market presence and influence in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5765 Supply of new alignment system Laser Tracker

Notice Description

This contract is for the Procurement of a new Laser Tracker alignment system for STFC Daresbury Laboratory.

Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons and technical compatibility with existing systems to meet organizational needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06553a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

HEXAGON METROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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