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UKRI-5911 RiCHES-ISIS- 3D scanner

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government department based in Swindon, Wiltshire, successfully completed the procurement process for a 3D scanner for its ISIS Department. The contract, identified as UKRI-5911 RiCHES-ISIS-3D scanner, involved a below threshold limited competition procedure aimed at acquiring goods within the printing and graphics equipment industry. This process culminated in the award phase on 11th March 2026, with the contract period extending from 12th March 2026 to 22nd April 2026. Faro Technologies UK Ltd, an SME located in Rugby, secured the active contract valued at approximately £49,759.35, highlighting UKRI's commitment to fostering business collaboration.

This tender presents a promising business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in advanced technological equipment, particularly those involved in the provision of high-precision 3D scanning tools. With the UK's strategic emphasis on research and innovation, businesses in the technology sector, especially SMEs, should consider engaging in similar procurement processes. The success of Faro Technologies UK Ltd in this competitive landscape underscores the potential for medium-sized enterprises to expand their client base by catering to government departments' specialised equipment demands.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5911 RiCHES-ISIS- 3D scanner

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for a 3D Scanner for the ISIS Department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021744-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,759 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 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
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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

FARO TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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