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UKRI-5765 Supply of new alignment system Laser Tracker

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Apr 2026 at 09:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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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 undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) revolves around the award of a contract for the supply of a new Laser Tracker alignment system intended for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory. The procurement, classified within the goods industry, specifically relates to lasers and involves the direct award method due to technical compatibility requirements. This contract, awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd, a large enterprise, was finalised on 11th March 2026, covering a contract period from 2nd March to 31st March 2026. This initiative is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire and the Daresbury region, facilitating technical precision in alignment activities critical for research innovations.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in high-precision engineering and laser technologies, providing an avenue to demonstrate capability in supplying technology-centric solutions. Companies with expertise in technical compatibility and systems integration are particularly well-suited to similar future procurement opportunities, especially those aimed at enhancing or maintaining the functionality of existing research and scientific facilities. Engaging with public sector tenders like this can significantly bolster a business’s profile by aligning with innovative governmental bodies such as UKRI involved in cutting-edge research and development activities.

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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/032701-2026
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
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
£179,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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