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BAS - CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Jul 2026 at 13:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BAS - CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade" was undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically spectrometers, and was conducted via a direct procurement method, classified as "below threshold - without competition". The procurement stage is complete, with a contract awarded to Cura Terrae Air Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Stroud. The contract commenced on 27th July 2026 and will end on 27th March 2027, with the date of signing being 20th July 2026. The delivery for the spectrometer is expected to occur in the United Kingdom's region UKH12.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and upgrade of scientific instruments, particularly those focusing on spectrometers. Given the procurement method used, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Cura Terrae Air Ltd may find similar opportunities advantageous due to reduced competition. Businesses with experience in servicing the requirements of central government organisations, such as UKRI, and possessing expertise in spectrometer technology would be well-placed to compete in contracts of this nature in future procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the provision of CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cffb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068758-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,026 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 6-12 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 & 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

CURA TERRAE AIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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