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UKRI-5874 Multi-beam open-path methane sensor

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process for a multi-beam open-path methane sensing system, categorized under gas-analysis apparatus, to be utilised by STFC. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, as a central government public authority, UKRI employed a direct procurement method for this acquisition, described as "below threshold - without competition." The contract, awarded on 5th March 2026 and active through 6th March 2026, was valued at £60,000 gross with a net amount of £50,000 in GBP. The contract award was made to Mirico Ltd, a large supplier located in Didcot, United Kingdom, and the procurement process was tagged as "award" and "contract," reflecting its completed status. Official information was published on 9th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the gas-analysis industry, particularly those delivering high-precision sensing technology. Companies looking to collaborate with government research organisations like UKRI can benefit substantially from contracts requiring specialised scientific apparatus. This tender, awarded without competition due to its below-threshold nature, underscores opportunities for companies that maintain strong relationships and offer unique capabilities to meet specific governmental needs. It reflects potential growth trajectories for innovative technology firms targeting similar procurement needs across research and development sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5874 Multi-beam open-path methane sensor

Notice Description

Multi-beam open-path methane sensing system for STFC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066505
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020756-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 6 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

MIRICO

Further Information

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