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UKRI-5871 High Precision Gas Pycnometer System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concerns the supply of a high precision gas pycnometer system, specifically for the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, identified as UKRI-5871, falls under the industry category of gas-detection equipment. It was executed without competition through a direct procurement method, as per the regulations stipulated in Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. This process is overseen by UKRI, a central government public authority. The contract period began on the 5th of March 2026 and concluded by the 30th of April 2026. The contract, valued at £30,241 gross, was awarded to Micrometrics Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), and was formalised on the 4th of March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of gas-detection equipment and high precision instruments to expand their market presence, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions fitting the rigorous requirements of UKRI. Given that the procurement method used was 'below threshold - without competition', similar tenders might also be favourable to smaller enterprises that can demonstrate specialised capabilities. Businesses based within or near Swindon or those with logistical capabilities to deliver to locations like Cambridge are well-placed to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5871 High Precision Gas Pycnometer System

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply of a high precision gas pycnometer system for use within the British Antarctic Survey. This contract was awarded inline with the regulations set out in Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032523-2026
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

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,201 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 30 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

MICROMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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