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UKRI-5818 Photoreactor for ISIS Deuteration Facility

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Mar 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, executed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the acquisition of a photoreactor for the ISIS Deuteration Facility. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and utilises a limited competition method, designated as "Below threshold." The tender, identified as UKRI-5818, was completed with an award dated 23rd March 2026. The delivery of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment is set to occur in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom, with a contractual period spanning from 20th February to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £39,480, with UKRI serving as the central government public authority buyer based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment or similar fields. The procurement of precision equipment offers a viable market for businesses that manufacture or supply laboratory and optical components. Asynt Ltd, the awarded supplier, is an SME situated in Cambridgeshire, demonstrating the potential for smaller companies to successfully compete in such government procurements. Participation in such processes can enhance business visibility and establish long-term relationships with central government buyers, paving the way for future contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5818 Photoreactor for ISIS Deuteration Facility

Notice Description

This procurement is for the purchase of Parallel Photoreactor for STFC ISIS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026410-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 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
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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

ASYNT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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