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UKRI-5897 XRF Detector Head replacement

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent entity within the UK central government, has completed a procurement process for the replacement of an XRF Detector Head for the Cox Itrax MC system. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, indicating a swift and targeted purchasing strategy. The contract, valued at £36,255, was signed on 5th March 2026 and runs until 31st March 2026, highlighting the efficient turnaround expected for this essential equipment. The award was given to Cox Analytical Systems, an SME based in Sweden, and pertains to the industry category of measuring instruments, representing the goods procurement process. The project takes place at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the instrumentation and analytical equipment sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialist components for complex systems. Companies like Cox Analytical Systems, which already hold expertise in this field, are ideal candidates for similar future tenders. The efficient procurement method exercised by UKRI indicates potential for streamlined processes that allow SMEs to engage with the public sector effectively, thereby supporting growth through high-profile contracts in a competitive yet attainable market environment. Businesses aiming to expand by partnering with public authorities for supplying technologically advanced goods in precise and specialised domains are well placed to benefit from such dealings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5897 XRF Detector Head replacement

Notice Description

Replacement Detector head. Replacement part for Cox Itrax MC system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028547-2026
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 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

COX ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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