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title: "Request for Information (RFI) for Raman instrumentation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ccb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Request for Information (RFI) for Raman instrumentation

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ccb

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is at the planning stage, focusing on the acquisition of Raman instrumentation. This initiative, titled "Request for Information (RFI) for Raman instrumentation," aims to enhance the Authority's capabilities in analysing gases crucial for fusion energy progress. Key details include the requirement for analytical and gas-analysis apparatus under the goods category, with a notable deadline for submission of responses by 10th October 2025. The procurement is anticipated to transition to the tender stage, as indicated in the preliminary market engagement notice published on 22nd August 2025. The entire contract spans a year from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an estimated contract value of £240,000, including VAT.

This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing spectrometers and analytical instruments, particularly those focused on gas detection and emission measurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find this tender especially suitable, given the specific call for innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving field of Raman spectrometry. Firms with capabilities in high-precision instrumentation and control equipment will find this opportunity aligns well with their business growth strategies. Engaging in this procurement process could broaden market exposure and foster collaboration with a pivotal central government authority, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, which plays a crucial role in the UK’s energy sector.

## Notice

As a part of the progress in fusion energy UKAEA needs to analyse fuel, waste or storage gases. We are aware that the market in analytical instruments and development of techniques is changing rapidly and wish to find out more about current availability and capabilities of Raman spectrometers detecting and differentiating gases.

### Planning Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: T/EV096/25 Please provide your responses to the RFI questions by 10th October 2025, 17:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050841-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433200 - Emission measurement equipment
- 38433210 - Emission spectrometer

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 11:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050841-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050841-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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