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CSP26517 - Spectroscopy accessories

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 May 2026 at 06:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was executed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "CSP26517 - Spectroscopy accessories," falls under the goods category within the scientific instrumentation industry. The procurement primarily involved the delivery of spectroscopy devices to the UK. The process has been completed, with the contract having been signed on 14 May 2026 and set to run until 31 August 2026. This was a below threshold procurement carried out through a limited competition method, ensuring select suppliers were invited to participate.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those supplying spectroscopy equipment. Companies like Kromatek Limited, an SME that successfully secured the contract, could benefit from such niche procurements that require specialised manufacturing or supply capabilities. Businesses looking to expand within the public sector, especially those offering advanced technological solutions, would find similar opportunities attractive for growth and establishing a strong market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26517 - Spectroscopy accessories

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Spectroscopy accessories and delivery to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045578-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,312 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

KROMATEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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