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UKRI-5776 BGS - Supply & Installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer at the British Geological Survey (BGS) in Keyworth, Nottingham has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), managed the process under the framework of NWUPC for High Value Laboratory Equipment. This involves a mini-competition within LOT 2, focusing on X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments, with the industry category identified as Spectrometers (CPV code 38433000). The procurement was conducted through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract was signed on 10th March 2026. The awarded contract is valued between £272,705 and £298,665, with the winning tender submitted by Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5776 BGS - Supply & Installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer

Notice Description

Supply & Installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer<br/><br/>At<br/>BGS, Nicker Hill, Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5GG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of XRF Spectrometer to BGS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND

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