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09 Jun 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26587 - Spectrometer Base Frame" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, categorized under the industry of spectrometers, was undertaken through a limited competition method and is currently at the award stage. This process concluded with the contract's active period starting from 8th June 2026 and scheduled to end on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £31,086 including VAT, was signed on 7th June 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting spectrometers, with a focus on delivery within the UK region.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific instruments, particularly those specialising in spectrometry equipment. With the procurement method being limited competition, it allows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like NCF Engineering Ltd (trading as Ferrositi) to engage in the process, evidenced by their successful bid. Such contracts offer growth prospects by establishing credibility within the public sector and fostering relationships with high-profile government buyers. Businesses with the capability to supply similar goods and those seeking to expand their market presence in the public sector would find this procurement process particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

CSP26587 - Spectrometer Base Frame

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for spectrometer base frame to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054219-2026
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

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
£25,905 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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 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

NCF ENGINEERING LTD (T/A FERROSITI

Further Information

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