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UKRI-5913 Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the awarding stage of its procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5913 Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber." The relevant industry category involves laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract for this project, which utilises a limited competition procurement method below threshold, was signed on 24th March 2026, with execution set to commence on 25th March 2026 and conclude by 30th October 2026. It is awarded to Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd, a supplier based in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in the design, manufacture, and delivery of precision laboratory equipment. The engagement focuses on supplying a bespoke diagnostics telescope chamber, suggesting tailored engineering capabilities will be paramount. Its execution involves interaction with a prominent government research institution, potentially opening avenues for future collaboration and increased visibility in the public sector. Companies possessing expertise in optical and precision equipment are ideally suited to benefit from such specialised technical requirements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5913 Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

Notice Description

STFC is procuring a Post-Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber, including its design, manufacture and delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026585-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£111,788 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 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

KURT J. LESKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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