---
title: "UKRI-5079 HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-14"
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# UKRI-5079 HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e1b

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for an HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer under the title "UKRI-5079 HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer." This procurement, categorised under spectroscopy devices within the goods industry, took place in Swindon, Wiltshire. The process followed a limited procurement method suitable for below-threshold competitions and aimed at a targeted acquisition with completion status. The contract was awarded on 14th July 2025, and initiated on 15th July 2025, extending until 31st October 2025, with a reported contract value of £89,900 excluding VAT.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of spectroscopy equipment. Companies like Ametek (GB) Ltd, which secured this contract, can benefit significantly through the provision of high-quality scientific equipment to government research bodies. The opportunity is best suited for businesses with proven expertise in manufacturing or supplying precision equipment for scientific applications, particularly those that have the capability to deliver under the standard specifications required by entities like UKRI. Such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and offer potentially sustained engagements across various public sector projects.

## Notice

Purchase of a portable cooled GE Detector for Gamma Spectroscopy applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039459-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039459-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039459-2025
  14th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ametek.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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