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UKRI-5800 Skyview

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed its procurement process for a replacement sun photometer for the UKRI-STFC's Chilbolton Observatory field research station. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically optical instruments, and was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, identified as UKRI-5800 Skyview, was awarded on 17th February 2026 to Skyview Systems Ltd, and it covers the period from 18th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £68,508 including VAT.

This procurement process presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments or those providing equipment related to space and atmospheric science research. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Skyview Systems Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such contracts where the procurement method allows for direct engagement. Companies in the technology and science sectors, particularly those operating within the UK, might find they have a robust footing in future tenders from UKRI, given its focus on innovative research and development projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5800 Skyview

Notice Description

Replacement sun photometer for UKRI-STFC's The Chilbolton Observatory field research station for space and atmospheric science.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014182-2026
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

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

SKYVIEW SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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